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Kilkunda, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kilkunda is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 8,886. Elevation: 5,781 ft (1,762 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,886 Population 60/sq mi density
5,781 ft Elevation 1,762 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
74.3 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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About Kilkunda

Kilkundah is a panchayat town in The Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

People

Population8,886
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density60/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units3,554
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain74.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation5,781 ft (1,762 m)
Population8,886
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation5,781 ft (1,762 m)
Coordinates11.2632°, 76.6542°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation74.3 inches (1,886 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kilkunda

Kilkunda is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 8,886. The city sits at an elevation of 5,781 feet (1,762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kilkunda has a population of 8,886 with a density of 60 people per square mile, spread across 148.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,886
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
148.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kilkunda vs India Average

The median household income in Kilkunda 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 160 business establishments.

Income: Kilkunda 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)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kilkunda 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 3,554 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 Units3,554

Property Tax

Kilkunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,781 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above India avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,781 ft (1,762 m)
Area148.6 sq mi (384.7 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates11.2632°N, 76.6542°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
95% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 280 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 289 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 10.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 16.5 in Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 11.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 9.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in

Kilkunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Kilkunda

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Digital Malayali bollywood, hindi MP3 128 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HINDI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KANNADA christian MP3 64 kbps
AURAL MELODICS classical MP3
Hand Of Jesus - NEPALI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - CHINESE christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ENGLISH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HEBREW christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TELUGU christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KONKANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - FRENCH christian MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Kilkunda

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

Libraries in Kilkunda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bujanganur Branch Library0.0
District Central Library0.0
Government village library0.0
Nilgiri Library0.0
village library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kilkunda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coonoor Market
Kotagiri Market

Veterinaries in Kilkunda

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Diapensary Pudur

Stadiums & Teams in Kilkunda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kilkunda

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Kilkunda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chavadiyur Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kilkunda

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hi Physiotherapy Clinic
Mahraj Clinic
Priyanka Clinic

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 Kilkunda

What is the population of Kilkunda?

Kilkunda has a population of 8,886 residents and is located in India. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 148.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kilkunda 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 Kilkunda?

Kilkunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kilkunda?

Kilkunda 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 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kilkunda?

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

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