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Gudalur, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Gudalur is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 49,535. Elevation: 3,012 ft (918 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
49,535 Population 188/sq mi density
3,012 ft Elevation 918 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
96.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Gudalur

Gudalur

Gudalur is a state assembly constituency in Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. Its State Assembly Constituency number is 109. It was created from changes made to the Udagamandalam constituency in 1967 and was initially reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Castes. The reservation criteria ceased in 1977 but were reinstated for the 2011 elections. In between, the 2008 boundary changes had made it smaller. It is one of the 234 State Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in India. It comes under Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency.

People

Population49,535
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density188/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

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Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units19,814
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain96.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Population49,535
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Coordinates11.5207°, 76.4814°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation96.8 inches (2,458 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Gudalur

Gudalur is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 49,535. The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet (918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gudalur has a population of 49,535 with a density of 188 people per square mile, spread across 264.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

49,535
Total Population
188
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
264.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gudalur vs India Average

The median household income in Gudalur is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 892 business establishments.

Income: Gudalur vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)892

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gudalur is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,814 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units19,814

Property Tax

Climate in Gudalur

Gudalur has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 14.5° / 31.4° 32.6
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 15.7° / 35° 8.1
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 17.7° / 36.9° 21.9
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 21° / 37.6° 58.1
May 25.6°C / 78°F 20.3° / 35.4° 181.5
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 30.1° 210.3
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 19.3° / 27.9° 347.8
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 19.4° / 28.4° 287.1
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 18.8° / 28.3° 198.0
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 18.5° / 28.5° 223.9
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 16.9° / 28° 148.8
Dec 22.1°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.3° 72.0
Gudalur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Area264.1 sq mi (684.0 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates11.5207°N, 76.4814°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.8"
155% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 28.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 15.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 29.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 19.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Gudalur has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Gudalur

Institution Type Founded Website
Alphonsa Arts and Science College College
Co-operative College College
Fathima Arts & Science college College
Kerala academy of engineering College
Mar Baselios college College
Maria Institute of Information Technology College
Nilgiri College of Arts and Science College Visit →
St. Mary's College sulthan bathery College
St. Mary's College sulthan bathery College Visit →
Vishvabharathi Hindi college College

Radio Stations near Gudalur

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Digital Malayali bollywood, hindi MP3 128 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HINDI christian MP3 64 kbps
AIR Madikeri news talk music MP3 126 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KANNADA christian MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MATTOLI classical MP3 128 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - BANGLA christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - BIBLE INFORMATION christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - GUJARATI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - URDU christian MP3 96 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - AFRICAN christian MP3 96 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - MIZO christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - NEPALI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - MARATHI christian MP3 64 kbps
Peace Radio MP3 96 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - PUNJABI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ODIA christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TAMIL BIBLE christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - MANIPURI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - MALAYALAM christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TAMIL christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ENGLISH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - FRENCH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - PAUL christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HEBREW christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TELUGU christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - DANIEL christian MP3 128 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KONKANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TAMIL KIDS christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ESTHER RANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - PETER christian MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Gudalur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bee Museum
Government Museum
Nilambur Teak Museum
Street to Tribal museum
Tribal museum
Tribal research centre museum
Wax Museum

Libraries in Gudalur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aishwarya Vayanashala Kalasagar0.0
Ayillyath Kuttiari Gopalan Memmorial Library,Pallikkuth0.0
District Central Library0.0
Frank Library0.0
Friends Library, Kuttukad0.0
Janatha Vayanashala, Uppada0.0
library0.0
Malangadan Ahammed Kutty Memorial Vayanashala, Velumbiyampadam0.0
Nallamthambi Library0.0
Navayuva Vayanashala And Charity, Ambittanpotty0.0
Navodhaya Library0.0
Nilgiri Library0.0
Nisari library Karappuram0.0
Palangara Library0.0
PAMBALA library0.0
Peoples Vayanashala, Chembankolly0.0
Pranavam library0.0
Pratheeksha Vayanashala0.0
Public Library Cheeral0.0
Public library,Chulliyode0.0
Sudheer Smaraka Vatmeekam Aadivasi Vayanashala, Munderi0.0
Thazhe Pilakkottupadam Library0.0
Theyyathumpadam library0.0
Vellaramunda Library0.0
Youngmens Library, Chungathara0.0
ശ്രീ വിവേകാനന്ദ വായനശാല0.0

Clinics in Gudalur

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Priyadarshini Homoeo Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Gudalur

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Airports Near Gudalur

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calicut International AirportCCJLarge Airport
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Mysore AirportMYQMedium Airport
Coimbatore Air Force StationSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gudalur

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre for Rehabilitation
Hi Physiotherapy Clinic
Mahraj Clinic
Mental Rehabilitation Center
Pain & Paliative Care Clinic
Priyanka Clinic
Snehatheeram Back To Life And Rehabilitation Center, Chungathara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gudalur

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's Orthodox Church
St. Mary Orthodox Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Gudalur

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Morapu Malai
  • • Needle Rock
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Frog Hill Viewpoint
  • • Needle Rock(Oosi malai)

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gudalur

What is the population of Gudalur?

Gudalur has a population of 49,535 residents and is located in India. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 264.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gudalur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gudalur?

Gudalur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 96.8 inches.

How is the job market in Gudalur?

Gudalur has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 892 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gudalur?

The median home value in Gudalur is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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