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Kārkala, India

Karnataka · India

Kārkala is a small city in Karnataka, India with a population of 25,800. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
25,800 Population 2,899/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
181.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$3,200 median income, 3.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$28,000 home value, $70/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population25,800
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density2,899/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,200
Per Capita$3,400
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$28,000
Rent$70
Housing Units10,320
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain181.7 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population25,800
Population Density2,899 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates13.2143°, 74.9923°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation181.7 inches (4,615 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,200
Median Age29.5 years

About Kārkala

Kārkala is a small city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 25,800. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 181.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kārkala has a population of 25,800 with a density of 2,899 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,800
Total Population
2,899
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below India avg
8.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kārkala vs India Average

The median household income in Kārkala is $3,200, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $65, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 464 business establishments.

Income: Kārkala vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,200
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,400
Avg Weekly Wage$65

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above India avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above India avg
Establishments (County)464

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kārkala is $28,000, 90% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $70 (94% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,320 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$28,000
90% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$70
94% below India avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,320

Property Tax

Climate in Kārkala

Kārkala has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.8°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 3980 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 20.1° / 32.5° 37.6
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 20.9° / 35.5° 3.6
Mar 29.2°C / 84°F 23.1° / 36.7° 10.6
Apr 29.8°C / 86°F 25.2° / 37° 42.5
May 28.7°C / 84°F 24.9° / 35° 218.8
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 23.8° / 31.5° 634.9
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.2° 1,228.8
Aug 25.8°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.3° 800.3
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.4° 521.3
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.1° 332.9
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 21.4° / 30.9° 103.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 20° / 31.3° 45.2
Kārkala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 181.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density2,899/sq mi
Coordinates13.2143°N, 74.9923°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 181.7"
378% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 61.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 7.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 39.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 62.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 40.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 17.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Kārkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in July to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 181.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (62.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kārkala

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Muroor Government School - - - -
Palaibakyaru Primary School - - - -
Bhuvanendra residential school - - - -
School play ground - - - -
Government Higher Primary School Bajagoli - - - -
SNV High School - - - -
Government high school play ground - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kārkala

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JANVANI 90.8 FM - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kārkala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Corporation Bank Heritage Museum
Dr. T. M. A. Pai Museum
Manipal Museum of Anatomy & Pathology
Old Heritage Village

Libraries in Kārkala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library, Doddanagudde0.0
Digital Library0.0
E-Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
MIT Central Library0.0
NITK Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kārkala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karnad Fish Market
Karnad Market
Moodubelle Market
Sony World
Surathkal Market
Surathkal Old Market
Udupi Market

Hotels in Kārkala

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Balaji Inn, Karkala
Hotel Manmatha
Hotel Prakash

Restaurants in Kārkala

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Appuroopa Nonveg Restaurant
Bismillah Chicken Stall
Hotel Deviprasad
Hotel Jaladurga
Hotel Prakash
Hotel Taj Mahal
Hotel Usha
Lakshmi
Mayura Restaurant

Cafes in Kārkala

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhuvaneshwari
Mayura

Monuments in Kārkala

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karkala Gomateshwara Statue

Clinics in Kārkala

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ajekara Primary Health Center
Amar Jyothi Clinic
City Nursing Home
Karkala Nursing Home

Bus Stations in Kārkala

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karkala Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Kārkala

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #1280429479
IN #13597405366
IN #13597421935
Indian Oil
IndianOil Petrol Bunk
Mahaveera Fuel Station
Pradeep Fuel Station

Banks in Kārkala

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
Karnataka Bank
SDCCC Bank Ltd.
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Syndicate Bank
Syndicate Bank
Vijaya Bank

Shopping Malls in Kārkala

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gopal Towers

Stadiums & Teams in Kārkala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kārkala

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mangaluru International AirportIXELarge Airport
Rashtrakavi Kuvempu AirportRQYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kārkala

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Digambar Jain Temple
Hanuman Temple
Jain Basadi Bajagoli
Jamiya Masjid
Karkala Gomateshwara
Masjid And Madrasa
Sri Venkataramana Temple
St Lawrence Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Kārkala

What is the population of Kārkala?

Kārkala has a population of 25,800 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,899 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kārkala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,200, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $28,000 (90% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $70 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kārkala?

Kārkala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 181.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kārkala?

Kārkala has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $65. There are 464 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kārkala?

The median home value in Kārkala is $28,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $70.

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