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Kayalpattinam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kayalpattinam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 40,588. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
40,588 Population 8,403/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population40,588
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density8,403/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units16,235
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population40,588
Population Density8,403 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates8.5714°, 78.1199°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (642 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kayalpattinam

Kayalpattinam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 40,588. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kayalpattinam has a population of 40,588 with a density of 8,403 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

40,588
Total Population
8,403
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kayalpattinam vs India Average

The median household income in Kayalpattinam 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 731 business establishments.

Income: Kayalpattinam 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)731

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kayalpattinam 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 16,235 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 Units16,235

Property Tax

Climate in Kayalpattinam

Kayalpattinam has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1096 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.2° 101.9
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.9° / 32.1° 16.8
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 24.7° / 34.5° 21.0
Apr 30.2°C / 86°F 26.7° / 35.4° 40.7
May 30.1°C / 86°F 26.9° / 35.4° 78.8
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 26.2° / 33.9° 29.7
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 34° 29.1
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 34.1° 44.4
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 25.7° / 33.9° 62.7
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.4° / 32.8° 185.6
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31.1° 311.0
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 23.1° / 29.8° 174.7
Kayalpattinam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.1°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density8,403/sq mi
Coordinates8.5714°N, 78.1199°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 240 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.7 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
August 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Kayalpattinam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 80°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Kayalpattinam

Institution Type Founded Website
JAYARAJ ANNAPACKIAM CSI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING College Visit →
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent College of Arts & Science College

Schools in Kayalpattinam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
L.K Higher secondary schools(Boys)
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Radio Stations near Kayalpattinam

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Paramankurichi MP3 128 kbps
Nellai FM MP3
AIR Tuticorin news, tamil music AAC+ 78 kbps

Farmers Markets in Kayalpattinam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Market
Monday Market
Sandhai

Clinics in Kayalpattinam

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aadhishankarar Clinic

Bus Stations in Kayalpattinam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1484739947

Stadiums & Teams in Kayalpattinam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kayalpattinam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kayalpattinam

46 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Annai Eye Clinics
Annai Manomani Siddha Clinic
Annam Clinic
Devi Clinic
Divine Skin Clinic
Diya Clinic
Dr Care Clinic
Dr. Arul's Diabetes & Lifestyle Centre
Dr. K. Ramsundar Neuro Centre
Dr. M. G. Mohandas Clinic
Dr. Muthupandi Clinic
Dr. Shankara Narayana ENT Hospital
Dr.Stephen Memorial Dental Clinic & Orthodontic Centre
Dr.V Arunachalam Clinic
ECHS Polyclinic
Endoscopy Clinic
Gokul Ortho Centre
Gothai Clinic
Jaya Homoeopathy Clinic
Jayam Nursing Home
JJ Homeo Clinic
Jothi Nursing Home, Tuticorin
JR Dental Clinic
JSP Dental Clinic
Kamali Dental Clinic
Kidney Care Center
KMC Clinic
Krishna ENT Clinic
Kulaiyankarisal Hospital
Lakshmi Nursing Home
Maitreyi Clinic
Priya Clinic
Radha Nursing Home & Endoscopy
Raja Clinic
Rasi Clinic
S.M Clinic
Sakthi Vinayaga Clinic
Saravana Polyclinic
Shri Ravendraagh Nursing Home
Sri Krishna Ayurveda Chikitsalaya
Suganthi Nursing Home
Sujatha Clinic
Thadeus Skin Clinic
Theiva Nursing Home
Vijayam Women's Clinic
Vinayaga Polyclinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kayalpattinam

46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
1000 Pillar Mosque
Al-bukhari shareef
Al-Jamiul azhar
Appa palli
Appa palli masjid
Arampalli
Arampalli masjid
Hafil Amir Palli
Haji Appa Palli
Haji appa palli masjid
Kaatu thaika aroosiya palli
Kaatu thaika aroosiya palli masjid
Kadai palli
Kadiriya Kodimara Sirnainaar Palli
Kadiriya Kodimara Sirnainaar Palli
Karupudayar Masjid
Karupudayar Masjid
KMT Palli
KMT Palli
Kuruni thurai palli masjid
Kuruvithurai palli
Maghudoom jummah masjid
Maghudoom jummah masjid
Majilisul Bukhari shareef
Maraikar palli
Maraikar palli masjid
Masji hafil ameer palli
Masjid - Koman Mottaiyar Palli
Masjid - Koman Mottaiyar Palli
Masjid - Mikaeel (Irattai Kulathu) Palli
Masjid - Mikaeel (Irattai Kulathu) Palli
Masjid - Seyyidina Bilal Palli
Masjid - Seyyidina Bilal Palli
Pudhupalli masjid
Puthupalli
Sahib appa thaika
Sahib appa thaika
Shaik hussain masjid
Shaik Hussain Palli
Shirupalli jummah masjid
Shirupalli jummah masjid
St. Stephen's Church
Thayam palli
Thayyam palli masjid
Zaviathul Fasiathush Shathulia palli
Zaviathul Fasiathush Shathulia palli

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayalpattinam

What is the population of Kayalpattinam?

Kayalpattinam has a population of 40,588 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,403 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kayalpattinam 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 Kayalpattinam?

Kayalpattinam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kayalpattinam?

Kayalpattinam 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 731 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kayalpattinam?

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

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