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Kuzhithurai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kuzhithurai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 21,307. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,307 Population 10,707/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
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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
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Kuzhithurai

Kuzhithurai is a town and municipality in Kanyakumari District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Vilavancode Taluk. It is located 26 km (16 mi) north of the Nagercoil city and 42 km (26 mi) south of Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram. It has a historical seaport where ancient merchants came from across the Arabian sea in ancient times. It is mentioned in ancient Indian maps. As of 2011, the town had a population of 21,307.

People

Population21,307
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density10,707/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units8,523
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain109.8 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population21,307
Population Density10,707 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates8.3179°, 77.1919°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.8 inches (2,788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kuzhithurai

Kuzhithurai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 21,307. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kuzhithurai has a population of 21,307 with a density of 10,707 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,307
Total Population
10,707
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kuzhithurai vs India Average

The median household income in Kuzhithurai 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 384 business establishments.

Income: Kuzhithurai vs India

Commute Mode

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)384

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kuzhithurai 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 8,523 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 Units8,523

Property Tax

Climate in Kuzhithurai

Kuzhithurai has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.4°C), the coldest is Jul (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 1863 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.4° / 32.7° 18.5
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.3° 23.8
Mar 29.2°C / 85°F 24.4° / 34° 43.2
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 25.1° / 33.7° 125.0
May 29°C / 84°F 25.1° / 32.8° 199.1
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.1° 304.3
Jul 27°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.5° 197.2
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.8° 160.8
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31.2° 203.0
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.4° 302.8
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.5° 221.3
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 22.9° / 32.2° 63.5
Kuzhithurai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 109.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density10,707/sq mi
Coordinates8.3179°N, 77.1919°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.8"
189% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1992).

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Unnamed Category 1 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in

Kuzhithurai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Kuzhithurai

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Infant Jesus Nursery & Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kuzhithurai

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Annai FM malayalam, music MP3
Luminous Radio Hindi music MP3 64 kbps
Radio Voxa — MP3

Museums in Kuzhithurai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coin Museum
H.H Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam
K.C.S Paniker Gallery
Museum of History and Heritage
Napier Museum
Natural History Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Science & Technology Museum
Science & Technology Museum
Soil Museum
Sree Chithra Art Gallery
Sri Swathi Thirunal Museum
Sunil's Wax Museum

Libraries in Kuzhithurai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A K G Memorial Reading Room0.0
A K G Memorial Reading Room0.0
A K G Smaraka Grandasala Punnavoor0.0
A. Gopalan Memorial Library0.0
Aana Marutha0.0
Ajantha Library & Reading Room0.0
Ajayendra Nath Smaraka Samithi Grandhasala0.0
Akg Library0.0
AKG LIbrary0.0
Akshara Grandasala0.0
Aksharakairali Grandhasala0.0
Amrita0.0
Anandhodayam Grandasala0.0
Anugraha Library,Perumprakam0.0
Arangal grandhashala0.0
Aswathy Vilasam Library0.0
Balamma Memorial Library0.0
Balaramapuram library0.0
Bappuji Grandhasala0.0
Bapuji Grandhashala0.0
Bapuji Grandhashala0.0
Bhavana Youth Cliub And Library ,Alachalkonam0.0
Bhavana Youth Club and Library0.0
Brother's Library0.0
Brothers Library Puthiyathura Karumkulam0.0
C. Unniraja Smaraka Library0.0
Chaithanya Grandhasala0.0
Chaithanya Library Vandannor0.0
Chemboor0.0
Chenkal Swathandrya Dina Smaraka Grandhasla0.0
Chettikonam Library0.0
Childrens Library, Mangalathukonam0.0
Desabandhu Public Library0.0
Desabhivardhini Library And Reading Room0.0
Deshabhimini Libraray , Mandapathinkadavu0.0
Deshasevini Grandhashala,Karakonam0.0
DSS Desasevasangam Library, Pozhikkarabeach0.0
E.M.S.Smaraka Karakulam Panchayath Library0.0
E.M.S.Smaraka Karakulam Panchayath Library0.0
Eduzone Reading Room0.0
Eduzone Reading Room0.0
Ems Grandasala0.0
EMS Smaraka Library0.0
Ente Pusthakam Grandasala0.0
friends library0.0
Friends Library and Club0.0
Friends Library and Club0.0
Gandhi Theatre library0.0
Government Central Press Library Arts And Recreation Club0.0
Gramasevini Yuvajana Samaajam Library0.0
Gramodharana Grandhasala0.0
Gramodharana Grandhashala0.0
Infinity IAS0.0
Infinity IAS0.0
ITS Tuition Centre0.0
J Arumanayagam Memorial Library0.0
Jaihind Library0.0
Janatha Grandhasala, Choozhattukotta0.0
janatha library0.0
Janatha Library0.0
Jawahar Reading Room And Library0.0
Jinu Smaraka Library0.0
Joy Sports And Arts Club Library Karumkulam0.0
Kadavil Grandhashala , Kuravara0.0
Kairali Library, Vilavoorkal0.0
Kakkamoola Library0.0
Kaladhar Kalasamathy Grandhasala & Vayanasala0.0
Kalagramam Library Sports&Arts Club0.0
Kalasamidhi0.0
Kalasamidhi0.0
Kalathrangam Sports And Arts Club0.0
Kalavilasini library0.0
Karakulam K P Smaraka Grandhasala Karakulam0.0
Karode Public Library0.0
Karshaka Sahrudaya Library0.0
Karunan Memorial Library, Kollamkonam0.0
Kasthurbagrndhsala0.0
kavalloor0.0
Kavi A Ayyappan Smaraka Grandasala0.0
Kavinpuram Library0.0
Keezharoor Library0.0
Kerala Forest Central Library0.0
Kerala Forest Central Library0.0
Kerala University Library0.0
Kerala University Library0.0
Kirali Library0.0
Kissan Library ,Vattaparambu0.0
Kissan Library,Ottasekaramangalam0.0
Kollayil Grama Panchayat Library0.0
Kottukal Library0.0
Kottukal Library0.0
Ladies Reading Room & Library0.0
Lesuym Boysclub Library, Mavilakadavu0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library ,Chengavila0.0
Library And Arts Club0.0
Library Plamoottukada0.0
Library, Mukkambalamoodu0.0
Library, Peyad0.0
Library, Vilapilsala0.0
Lmcst Central Library0.0
mahathma gandhi library0.0
mahathma gandhi library0.0
Mahatma Gandhi Memmorial Central Library Poovachal0.0
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Library0.0
Mahatmaji Smaraka Grandhasala0.0
Mahatmaji Smaraka Grandhasala, Kullasekharam0.0
Malayala Basha Parishath library ,Plampaziji0.0
Malayinkeezhu Grama Panchayath Samskarika Nilayam Kunnumpara ,Ooruttambalam P O0.0
Malayinkeezhu Gramapanchayath Samskarika Nilayam,Karippur,Malayinkeezhu0.0
Malayinkeezhu Gramapanchayath Samskarika Nilayam,Karippur,Malayinkeezhu0.0
Manaluvilla Vayanashala0.0
Medical College Library0.0
Merimatha Library,Sports and Arts Club0.0
Murali Memorial0.0
Narani Library0.0
Naveena Grandhasala0.0
Nehru Smaraka Library0.0
Nethaji Youvajana Sangam0.0
Newstar Laibrary Arts & Sports Club0.0
Ouchithya Library ,0.0
P Krishna PILLAI Samrakm Library0.0
P Subramoniam Memorial Library0.0
P.Krishnapillai Smaraka Library0.0
Panchayat Library0.0
People's library0.0
People's Library0.0
peoples library0.0
peyad library0.0
peyad library0.0
Poojappura Krishnan Nair Memorial Library0.0
Pothujana Samajam Grandhashala0.0
Prof. N. Krishnapilai Memorialgrandhashala& Padanagaveshana Kendram0.0
Pubic Library Vellanad0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library Kandala0.0
Purogamana Library0.0
rahul0.0
rahul0.0
Rajiv Gandhi Library0.0
Rashmi Kalasamithi,Library And Readingroom0.0
Rising Star0.0
Russelpuram Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library, Arumanoor0.0
Sahridaya Grandhasala0.0
Samadarsini Library0.0
Samadharsini0.0
Samanwayasamskarikakendramgrandhasal0.0
Samskarika Kendram Library0.0
Sargakairali Library And Reading Room0.0
Sathyam Kala0.0
Sathyam Kala0.0
Sharadha Nivas Grandashala0.0
Shivaprasad smaraka vayanashaala0.0
SIST Auditorium , Computer Lab, Library and Men's Hostel for First year0.0
SMAC Library , Kuravara0.0
SN Library0.0
SNSS Library0.0
SNV library0.0
Snv Vivekapradayini Vayanasala & Gandhi Smaraka Grandhasala0.0
Sps Grandhasala0.0
Sree Krishna Library0.0
Sree Narayana Library, Poothamcode0.0
Ssm Public Library,Kottukonam0.0
St. Francis Library, Sports and Arts Club0.0
St. Xavier's library0.0
St.Marys Library0.0
State Central Library0.0
State Children's Library0.0
Sundaram Smaraka Library0.0
Suseela Gopalan Smaraka Liabrary & Reading Room0.0
Swapna Library Karumkulam0.0
Swaraj Grandasala, Nemom0.0
Swathantrya Samara Sathavarshika Smaraka Grandasala0.0
Swathi Thirunal Library0.0
Swathythirunal Grandashala0.0
Tagor Memorial Library ,Kadampra0.0
Tagore Library and Reading Room0.0
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pilla Smaraka Grandalayam, Pattakulam0.0
The Reading Room0.0
The Reading Room0.0
Thiruvananthapuram District Library Council0.0
Thiruvananthapuram District Library Council0.0
Thudali0.0
Thudar Vidhyakendram Gendrashala0.0
Udaya Library, Pallivilakm0.0
Uriyakodu Library0.0
Uvaganasagam Library0.0
Valiasala Samajam Vayanasala0.0
Vavode Library0.0
Vayanassala,Kottukonam0.0
Vazhali0.0
Veluthakuttan Smarakam0.0
venkulam0.0
VIdhyabhivardhini Reading Library0.0
Vidyabhivardhini Grandhasaala0.0
Village Library0.0
Vishwabharathi Library0.0
Vivekananda Library And Reading Room0.0
Weeny Whizz Elementery School0.0
Winners Library & Club0.0
Winners Library & Club0.0
Y.M.A0.0
YMA0.0
YMA0.0
YMCA Reading Lbrary0.0
Yuvadhara Library0.0
Yuvajana Samithi Grandhasala,Changa0.0
Yuvajanasangam Grandhasala & Reading Room0.0
Yuvayogam Reading Room & Library0.0
Yuvayogam Reading Room & Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kuzhithurai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alanada Market
All saints market
Amaravila Market
Amboori Public Market
aralumoodu market
Aryancode Marketplace
Avanakuzhi Market
Balarampuram Market
Chalai Market
Chemboor Market
Chengavila Market
Connemara Market
Elipodu Market
Esco supermarket
Fish Market
fish market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market POONKULAM
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Idappazhinjin market
Kachani Market
Kachani Market
Kalavara Margin Free Market
Kalippankulam Fish Market
Kalippankulam Fish Market
Kamukincode fish market
KANDALA MARKET
Kanjiramkulam market
kanjirampara market
Kannaravila Market
Karamana market
kattakada market
Keezharoor Market
Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation Ltd. - Horticorp
Kodangavila Fish Market
kottamom market
Kottukal Market
Kudumbasree Kerela Chicken Outlet,Panayarakonam
Kunnanadu Market
Kuravara market
kuravara market
Kuttichal Market
malayimkeezh market
Manacaud Market
Mandapathinkadav Market
Mangalathukonam Fish Market
Marayamuttom Market
Marayamuttom Market
Market
Market ,Vilappilsala
Market Poozhanadu
Market, Peyad
Market, Pidaram
Market,Chavadi
Market,Kuruvad
Marthandam Market
Milma
MKM M K M ONACHANDHA ( VEGETABLE STALL) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Monday market
mylottumuzhi market
nettayam market
Olathanni Market
Pachalloor Marcket
Pallom Fish Market
panachamoodu market
Panachamoodu Public Market
Pappanamcode Market Place
parasuvaikkal maeket
Perigamala Market
Peroorkada Market
Pippinmoodu
Poojappura Market
poojappura market
Poozhikkunnu Market
Pottayikada Market
pravachambalam market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market, Parassala
Punnamoodu Market
Puthiyathura Fish Market
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
S R fruits & vegitables
Santhivila Market
Sheeja NanoMarket
Sivatha Nano Market
Sugandhi NanoMarket
Suja Nano Market
super market
Supplyco Market
thirumala market
Tsunami Fish Market Karumkulam
uchakkada market
udiyankulangara public market
Used Book Market
Vadasery Market
Valiyapally Fish Market
vattiyoorkavu Market
Vazhichal junction
Vazhichal Market
Vellanad Market
Venganoor Chavadinada Market Area
Vengapotta Market
Vilappil Grama Panchayat Pothu Market
Vilavoorkal Market
Vilavoorkal Market Place

Gas Stations in Kuzhithurai

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nayara

Stadiums & Teams in Kuzhithurai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kuzhithurai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Kuzhithurai

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
AVM Clinic
BUDS Rehabilitation Centre
Dr Jeyashekharam hospital
Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic
Gautham Nursing hojme
James Orthopaedic Clinic
Kallikkadu Gramapanchayath Buds Rehabilitation Center
Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari
Punalal Family Rehabilitation Facility
Ravi Scans
Rehabilitation centre
S J Nursing Home
Vimukthi Neyyattinkara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuzhithurai

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral Of The Holy Trinity

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 Kuzhithurai

What is the population of Kuzhithurai?

Kuzhithurai has a population of 21,307 residents and is located in India. The population density is 10,707 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kuzhithurai 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 Kuzhithurai?

Kuzhithurai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.8 inches.

How is the job market in Kuzhithurai?

Kuzhithurai 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 384 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kuzhithurai?

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

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