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).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

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

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People

Population25,800
Density2,899/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain181.7 in/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)

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.

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. 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)

Geography

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

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. Annual rainfall totals 181.7 inches.

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