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Kumbakonam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kumbakonam is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 167,155. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
167,155 Population 34,394/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.7 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
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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

Population167,155
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density34,394/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 Units66,862
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population167,155
Population Density34,394 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates10.9621°, 79.3912°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 167,155. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kumbakonam has a population of 167,155 with a density of 34,394 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

167,155
Total Population
34,394
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kumbakonam vs India Average

The median household income in Kumbakonam 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 89 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Income: Kumbakonam 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)89

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare55
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kumbakonam 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 66,862 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 Units66,862

Property Tax

Climate in Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1234 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 31.1° 58.9
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 19.3° / 34.5° 16.7
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 21.3° / 39.1° 9.9
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 24.4° / 40.1° 23.4
May 31.5°C / 89°F 25.5° / 40.8° 74.8
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 24.9° / 38.9° 61.5
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 24.4° / 37.7° 88.0
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 24.1° / 37.8° 115.6
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 23.6° / 36.7° 123.6
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 22.6° / 34.5° 178.3
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.3° 311.1
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30° 172.9
Kumbakonam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density34,394/sq mi
Coordinates10.9621°N, 79.3912°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

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 M5.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 161 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 60 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 244 km
2011 Thane Category 2 99 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 90 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 50 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 276 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 161 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.3 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.5 in
August 86°F (30°C) 4.5 in
September 85°F (29°C) 3.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in

Kumbakonam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Kumbakonam

Institution Type Founded Website
Arasu Engineering College College Visit →
Arasu Polytechnic College College Visit →
Central University of Tamil Nadu University Visit →
Central University of TamilNadu University
MASS College Of Arts And Science College
MASS Polytechnic College College
SASTRA University, SRC Campus University

Schools in Kumbakonam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Banadurai Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Kumbakonam

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Harrish Jayaraj tamil, tamil cinema music MP3

Museums in Kumbakonam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Of Rajendra Chola

Libraries in Kumbakonam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Public Library, Thiruvarur0.0
Government Public Library0.0
Knowledge and Study Centre0.0
Thirubuvanam branch library0.0
Thirubuvanam Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kumbakonam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sarafoji market

Hotels in Kumbakonam

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Chela
Hotel Green Park
Hotel Kanishka
Hotel Le Garden
Hotel Rayas
Hotel Sivamurugan
Hotel Vinayaga
Rayas
Taj Samurda Hotel

Restaurants in Kumbakonam

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alif Restaurant
Chikin and Muton Biriyani
Hotel Kanishka
Rifa Restaurant
Sri Annamalaiyar Palcova
Sri Gowrikkrishna
Thanmayi

Cafes in Kumbakonam

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Juice mac
SASTRA Canteen

Cinemas in Kumbakonam

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karthik Cinemas
MSM Cinemas

Clinics in Kumbakonam

25 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aaysha Clinic
Anandham Heart Care Clinic
Arundhathi Clinic
Ashwin Surgi Clinic
Baalu Nursing Home
Chirsthuraj Clinic
Diabetic Care Centre
Dr. Arun Peadiatric Physiotherapy
K.R.G Nursing Home
M.A.N. Poly Clinic
M.S. Clinic
Mathimalar Clinic
MS Clinic
Prithvi Clinic Suresh Kumar
Priya Poly Clinic
Royal Clinic
Sandha Clinic
Saradha Memorial Poly Clinic
Senthil Nursing Home, Thanjavur
Shruthi Health Centre
Siddarth Clinic
Sriram Chest Clinic
Sriram Homeo Clinic
Vasan Eye Care
Vijay Poly Clinic, Thanjavur

Dentists in Kumbakonam

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banu Dental Hospital
Bose Multi Speciality Dental Hospital
Fathima Dental Care
Kannan Clinic
Kanyas Dental Care
Kumaran Dental Clinic
Malar Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Kumbakonam

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kumbakonam

Bus Stations in Kumbakonam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand Kumbakonam

Gas Stations in Kumbakonam

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
IN #2196765769
Raman & Raman

Airports Near Kumbakonam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Thanjavur Air Force StationTJVSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kumbakonam

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Abraham Pandithar Siddha Clinic
National Clinic
Original Mahalingam Piles & Fistula Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kumbakonam

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary Cathedral
Thirumigu Abimugeshwarar Temple
Thirumigu Banapureeswarar Temple
Thirumigu Kasi Vishwanathar Koil
Thirumigu Saibaba Temple
Thirumigu Siddhi Vinayagar Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Kumbakonam

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Hospitals 48
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 8
Cafes 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 3
Hotels 18
Libraries 1
Parks 2
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 46

Things to See Near Kumbakonam

1 places within 15 km

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🇮🇳 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 Kumbakonam

What is the population of Kumbakonam?

Kumbakonam has a population of 167,155 residents and is located in India. The population density is 34,394 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam?

Kumbakonam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kumbakonam?

Kumbakonam 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 89 business establishments in the area, including 8 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Kumbakonam?

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

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