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Mahabalipuram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mahabalipuram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 15,172. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,172 Population 88/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
49.4 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

Population15,172
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density88/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units6,069
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (29°C)
Rain49.4 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population15,172
Population Density88 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates12.6209°, 80.1933°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (29°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation49.4 inches (1,255 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 15,172. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mahabalipuram has a population of 15,172 with a density of 88 people per square mile, spread across 172.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,172
Total Population
88
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
172.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mahabalipuram vs India Average

The median household income in Mahabalipuram 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 273 business establishments.

Income: Mahabalipuram 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)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mahabalipuram 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 6,069 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 Units6,069

Property Tax

Climate in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29° 42.8
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31.5° 6.6
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 22.9° / 35.3° 11.0
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 25.2° / 36.8° 17.6
May 30.9°C / 88°F 26.3° / 38.3° 65.5
Jun 30.3°C / 87°F 26.2° / 36.6° 102.0
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 35.5° 143.5
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 35.1° 164.9
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.6° / 33.3° 154.9
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24° / 32.4° 184.8
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30° 392.8
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 21.3° / 29.2° 187.3
Mahabalipuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.4°F
54% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area172.5 sq mi (446.6 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates12.6209°N, 80.1933°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

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 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 198 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 101 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 221 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 62 km
2011 Thane Category 2 92 km
2010 Laila Category 1 179 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 115 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 272 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 167 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 174 km
1989 Gay Category 5 243 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 45 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 87°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 4.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.1 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Mahabalipuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mahabalipuram

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Mary's Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Mahabalipuram

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magesh Tamil Radio folk music, melody MP3
Radio City chennai AAC+ 64 kbps
Magesh online radio 24/7 magesh, tamil MP3
Inbam fm christian MP3 128 kbps
Chennai live talk radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mahabalipuram

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hindu House
Hindu House
India Seashell Museum
Lighthouse Heritage Museum
Maritime Museum
Syrian Christian House

Libraries in Mahabalipuram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library Chengalpattu0.0
Founder's block0.0
SRM Library0.0
State Library0.0
VIT Chennai Library0.0
பாரதி அறிவுடைமை பொது நூலகம்0.0

Farmers Markets in Mahabalipuram

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bhagawan Fish Market

Hotels in Mahabalipuram

32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badhi Woods
Balai Sai Residency
Bay Treasure
coral Beach resort
Dancing Waves Resort
Flip Flops Shack
Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram
Green garden
Hotel Tamil Nadu, Mamallapuram
Ideal Beach Resort
Madras Cronicle
Mahabs
Mamalla Beach Resort
Mamalla Heritage
Mamalla Inn
Oceanside
Padmanabha Lodge
Pallava Beach
Radisson Temple Bay
Ramakrishna Hotel
rya Resort
Scripture Union
Sea Breeze
Sea Shore Garden Resort
Sea tides
Silver Moon Guest House
Spago Inn
Sri Harul Guesthouse
Srinivasa Residency
Sunrise Guest House
Verras
Welcomhotel Kences Palm Beach

Restaurants in Mahabalipuram

49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adyar Ananda Bhavan
Anand Moonrocks
Arabian Garden
Arabian Garden Seafood
Art Kitchen
Babu's Cafe & Restaurant
Bambino Beach restaurant
Bob Marley
Border Parotta
Buddha Cafe
Chennai Express
Eagle Nest
Eli's Kitchen
Fish & French Fries Restaurant
Fisherman
Food Plaza
Gazebo
Golden Palate Veg
Hotel Chettinadu
Hotel Ganesh
Hotel Guru
Hyderabad Biryani
Krish
Kshatriyas
Le Yogi
Luna Magica
Madras Chronicle (coffee restaurant )
Mamalla Bhavan
Mamma Mia
Masala cafe and restaurant
Moonrakers
Motel Mamalla
My Goodness
Nellai
New Papillon
Restaurante vegano
Rose Garden
Samovar
Santana Beach
Sea Shore Garden
Sea Shore Restaurant
Searock
Shaka Shack
Sri Ananda Bhavan
Sunrise Restaurant
Taacos Seafood Restaurant
The Jackson's Seafood
Very cheap breakfast (idly, dosa, wadai..)
Zentrum

Cafes in Mahabalipuram

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffe and Cones
Coffee Bean
Dani cafe
friends Spot cafe
Gecko Café
Joe's Cafe
lce & Spice
Seagull Café
Tea Boy
Tea Time

Clinics in Mahabalipuram

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ananthi Clinic

Dentists in Mahabalipuram

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DENTAL CLINIC

Bus Stations in Mahabalipuram

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahabalipuram Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mahabalipuram

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Banks in Mahabalipuram

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank

Gyms in Mahabalipuram

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1474144817

Stadiums & Teams in Mahabalipuram

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahabalipuram

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chennai International AirportMAALarge Airport
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air StationSmall Airport
Tambaram Air Force StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mahabalipuram

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office 603104

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mahabalipuram

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Group of Monuments at MahabalipuramCultural1984

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahabalipuram

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arjuna Ratha
Bhima Ratha
Dharmaraja Ratha
Draupadi Ratha
Ganesh Ratha
Karukaatha Amman Temple
Mamallapuram Shore Temple
Masjid-e-noor Jumma
Mukunda Nayanar
Nakula Sahadeva Ratha
Pidari
Pidari ratha and Valayankuttai ratha
Shiva Temple
Shri Kali Madha
Sthalasayana Perumal Temple
Vālmīkanāthar

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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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mahabalipuram

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Cultural · inscribed 1984
This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air relief...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahabalipuram

What is the population of Mahabalipuram?

Mahabalipuram has a population of 15,172 residents and is located in India. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 172.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram?

Mahabalipuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mahabalipuram?

Mahabalipuram 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 273 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mahabalipuram?

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

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