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Kollegāl, India

Karnataka · India

Kollegāl is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 57,149. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
57,149 Population 5,386/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
26.0 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

Population57,149
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density5,386/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

D
Home Value$28,000
Rent$70
Housing Units22,860
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population57,149
Population Density5,386 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates12.1545°, 77.1105°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (660 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,200
Median Age29.5 years

About Kollegāl

Kollegāl is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 57,149. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kollegāl has a population of 57,149 with a density of 5,386 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

57,149
Total Population
5,386
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below India avg
10.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kollegāl vs India Average

The median household income in Kollegāl 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 1,029 business establishments.

Income: Kollegāl 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)1,029

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kollegāl 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 22,860 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 Units22,860

Property Tax

Climate in Kollegāl

Kollegāl has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.4°C), the coldest is Dec (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1069 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 12.7° / 32.1° 18.7
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 13.9° / 35.3° 6.8
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 16° / 38° 14.2
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 20° / 38.8° 48.0
May 26.3°C / 79°F 19.6° / 36.8° 154.4
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 18.7° / 32.4° 90.7
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 18.9° / 30.2° 119.9
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 18.7° / 31.1° 161.6
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18° / 30.5° 115.4
Oct 23°C / 73°F 17.3° / 30.4° 173.6
Nov 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.5° 109.8
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.7° / 29.2° 56.2
Kollegāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density5,386/sq mi
Coordinates12.1545°N, 77.1105°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

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 1 284 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 253 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Kollegāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Kollegāl

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR Madikeri news talk music MP3 126 kbps

Monuments in Kollegāl

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Great living chola temples

Bus Stations in Kollegāl

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kollegal Bus Stand

Stadiums & Teams in Kollegāl

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kollegāl

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mysore AirportMYQMedium Airport
Hosur AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kollegāl

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sri Keerthynarayana Perumal Temple
Vaidhyanatheswara Temple

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kollegāl

What is the population of Kollegāl?

Kollegāl has a population of 57,149 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,386 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kollegāl 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 Kollegāl?

Kollegāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kollegāl?

Kollegāl 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 1,029 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kollegāl?

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

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