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Kottaikuppam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kottaikuppam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 31,726. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
31,726 Population 141/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
47.2 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

Population31,726
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density141/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units12,690
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population31,726
Population Density141 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates11.9613°, 79.8392°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,198 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kottaikuppam

Kottaikuppam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 31,726. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kottaikuppam has a population of 31,726 with a density of 141 people per square mile, spread across 225.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

31,726
Total Population
141
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
225.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kottaikuppam vs India Average

The median household income in Kottaikuppam 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 571 business establishments.

Income: Kottaikuppam 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)571

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kottaikuppam 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 12,690 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 Units12,690

Property Tax

Climate in Kottaikuppam

Kottaikuppam has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 50.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 78.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 113.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 285.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 455.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 223.5
Kottaikuppam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area225.1 sq mi (583.0 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates11.9613°N, 79.8392°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 276 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 85 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 160 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 127 km
2011 Thane Category 2 30 km
2010 Laila Category 1 256 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 41 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 86 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 214 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 83 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
May 89°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
August 85°F (30°C) 5.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in

Kottaikuppam has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Kottaikuppam

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Last School
St. Joseph's Girls High School
Vasavi International - CBSE
Govt Primary School
Sri Aravindar Higher Secondary School
Sinnatha Govt Girls Higher Secondary
Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya
Government Primary School
Pandit duraiswany higher secondary school
Sunshine School
Vivekanandha Higher Secondary School
Vasavi school of cbse
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Radio Stations near Kottaikuppam

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kottaikuppam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bharat Nivas
Bharathiyar memorial and research centre
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Library
Cuddalore Museum
Cuddalore Museum
Puducherry Museum

Libraries in Kottaikuppam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auroville Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Cuddalore Central Library0.0
Cuddalore Main Public Library0.0
Dr. B. R Ambedkar Library0.0
Government Library0.0
Government Library0.0
Government Library0.0
I.F.E.T Library0.0
Indu Lending Library0.0
Indu Lending Library0.0
Indu Lending Library0.0
Library, School Of Social Science, Pondicherry University, India0.0
Library,SChool Of Humanities0.0
PEC Library0.0
Romain Roland Childrens' Library0.0
Romain Roland Childrens' Library0.0
Romain Roland Childrens' Library0.0
Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library0.0
Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library0.0
Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kottaikuppam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajeez Nagar Market
Anna Market
Banbury market
Cuddalore Community Market
Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Goubert Market (Grand Bazaar)
Market
Mudaliyarpet market
Muthialpet Market
Muthialpet Market
Nellithope Market
Nellithoppe Fish Market
Nellithoppe Fish Market
Shanmugapuram Market
Shanmugapuram Market
Shanmugapuram Market
Shopping Market
Shopping Market
Street Market
Thiruppapuliyur Market
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Hotels in Kottaikuppam

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ginger
Karthik Residency
Mango Hill
Nalla neach Villa
Prince Park Resort
PV Inn
Sea View Resort
Serenity Hotel
Soorya Beach Resort

Restaurants in Kottaikuppam

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharati's Kitchen
Bodhi Cafe
Boku Ramen
Coco Beach Restaurant
Farm Fresh
Goodman Restaurant
Insuvai
Lhasa
Mango Hill
Marine Drive
Momo Cafe
Nowana
Pizza Roof
Richy Rich ice cream
Richy Richi Multicuisine Restaurant
Sakura Sushi
Tanto
teevu plage
Yogi’s

Cafes in Kottaikuppam

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auroville Bakery
Auroville Bakery Cafe
Nutshell
Pangaea Cafe
Pearl Villa & Garden Cafe
The Motorcycle Diaries
Umami Kitchen

Monuments in Kottaikuppam

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Singaravel Statue

Clinics in Kottaikuppam

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aayush Healthcare Centre
Health Center

Gas Stations in Kottaikuppam

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HP
HP
Indian Oil

Banks in Kottaikuppam

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Pondicherry Co-op Urban Bank
Puducherry State Co-operative Bank

Gyms in Kottaikuppam

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aadukalam

Stadiums & Teams in Kottaikuppam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kottaikuppam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kottaikuppam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lawspet Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kottaikuppam

62 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aayush Healthcare Centre
Aayush Healthcare Centre
Alpha Ortho Clinic
Alpha Ortho Clinic
Arokya Clinic
Arokya Clinic
Arokya Clinic (Dr Kiruthika)
Arokya Clinic (Dr Kiruthika)
Aruna Clinical lab and x-ray
Aruna Clinical lab and x-ray
Clinic Nallam
Clinic Nallam
Clinique Madha
Clinique Madha
Clinique Sithavaram
Clinique Sithavaram
Dr Xavier Micheal Anand
Dr Xavier Micheal Anand
Dr. T L Vasudevans Ent Surgical Clinic
Dr. T L Vasudevans Ent Surgical Clinic
Dr.Sharavanan K.Padmanaban
Dr.Sharavanan K.Padmanaban
Health Center
Health Center
Homeo Niketan
Homeo Niketan
Jothi Eye Care Centre
Jothi Eye Care Centre
Kuppammal Memorial Clinic
Kuppammal Memorial Clinic
New Ashoka Nursing Home
New Ashoka Nursing Home
Pet clinic
Pet clinic
Rosema Dental Clinic
Rosema Dental Clinic
Sai Sandhiya Clinic
Sai Sandhiya Clinic
Sedhu Nursing Home
Sedhu Nursing Home
Shibi clinic
Shibi clinic
Shri Raghavendra Dental Clinic
Shri Raghavendra Dental Clinic
Siva clinic
Siva clinic
Sivasanthi Clinic
Sivasanthi Clinic
Speciality Centre
Speciality Centre
Sri Krishna Nursing Home
Sri Krishna Nursing Home
Sri Mahalakshmi Nursing Home
Sri Mahalakshmi Nursing Home
St Marys Eye Care
St Marys Eye Care
Thulasi Dental Clinic
Thulasi Dental Clinic
Uma Child Care Clinic
Uma Child Care Clinic
Viji Clinic
Viji Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kottaikuppam

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Sidhhi Vinayakar and Subramaniya Swamy Temple
Arulmigu Sri Puthu Mariamman Koyil
Arulmigu Sri Solai Vinayagar Temple
Arulmigu Sri Solai Vinayagar Temple
Gangai Muthumari Amman Temple
Holy Rosary Church;MLA Office
Hosanna Assembly of God Church
India Pentecostal Church of God
Kaliamman Koil
Kuilapalayam Temple
Naga Muthu Mariamman
pavadairayan kovil
Perumal Kovil
Poonjolai Mariamman Temple
Poonjolai Mariamman Temple
Shiva temple
Shri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple
Shri Murugan Temple
Siddhi vinayagar temple
Sithananda Swamy Temple
Sri Muthu Mariamman Alayam
Sri Muthumariyaman Muthaiya Swami Devastanam
Sri Ponnaiamman Temple
Sri Renuka Parameswari Amman Kovil
Sri Siddi Vinayagar Alayam
St. Antony Church
Sundara Vinayagar & Siva Subramaniar Swamy Temple
Thengilai Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Velankanni Matha Kurisadi

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 Kottaikuppam

What is the population of Kottaikuppam?

Kottaikuppam has a population of 31,726 residents and is located in India. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 225.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kottaikuppam 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 Kottaikuppam?

Kottaikuppam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

How is the job market in Kottaikuppam?

Kottaikuppam 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 571 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kottaikuppam?

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

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