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Mārkkayankottai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mārkkayankottai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 6,135. Elevation: 1,181 ft (360 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,135 Population 16/sq mi density
1,181 ft Elevation 360 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.8 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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People

Population6,135
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units2,454
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Population6,135
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Coordinates9.8526°, 77.3603°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Mārkkayankottai

Mārkkayankottai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 6,135. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet (360 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mārkkayankottai has a population of 6,135 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 378.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,135
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
378.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mārkkayankottai vs India Average

The median household income in Mārkkayankottai 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 110 business establishments.

Income: Mārkkayankottai 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)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mārkkayankottai 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 2,454 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 Units2,454

Property Tax

Mārkkayankottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area378.3 sq mi (979.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates9.8526°N, 77.3603°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 204 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 273 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 240 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Mārkkayankottai has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Mārkkayankottai

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
mazhai-fm MP3

Museums in Mārkkayankottai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Green Park Ayurvedic Spices and Plantation
Spice garden
Spice garden

Libraries in Mārkkayankottai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Achakda vayannasala0.0
Balagram Library0.0
Cumbummettu Vayanasala0.0
Deseeyam Vayanashala0.0
Gandhiji memorial vayanasala kattekanam0.0
Kuzhikandam Vayanasala0.0
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI LIBRARY UDUMBANCHOLA0.0
Library, Third Camp0.0
Lockhart Library0.0
Malanad Public Library puliyanmala0.0
Manila Library0.0
PANCHAYAT LIBRARY0.0
Panchayathu0.0
Pattom Memorial Public Library0.0
PM Library0.0
PUBLIC LIBRARY0.0
Vayanashala, gudarvila0.0

Farmers Markets in Mārkkayankottai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
chinnamanur vegetable market
Mudiyeruma Market
nedumkandam market
Sunday Market
Thookupalam Sunday Market

Airports Near Mārkkayankottai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mārkkayankottai

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akashaparava
Jai Matha Old Age Home
Navadarasana rehabilitation facility for addicts

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 Mārkkayankottai

What is the population of Mārkkayankottai?

Mārkkayankottai has a population of 6,135 residents and is located in India. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 378.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mārkkayankottai 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 Mārkkayankottai?

Mārkkayankottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Mārkkayankottai?

Mārkkayankottai 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 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mārkkayankottai?

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

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