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Mel Pattāmbākkam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mel Pattāmbākkam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 6,887. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,887 Population 27/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
45.9 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

Population6,887
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density27/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units2,755
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population6,887
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates11.7882°, 79.6284°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Mel Pattāmbākkam

Mel Pattāmbākkam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 6,887. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mel Pattāmbākkam has a population of 6,887 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 252.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,887
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
252.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mel Pattāmbākkam vs India Average

The median household income in Mel Pattāmbākkam 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 124 business establishments.

Income: Mel Pattāmbākkam 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)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mel Pattāmbākkam 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 2,755 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 Units2,755

Property Tax

Climate in Mel Pattāmbākkam

Mel Pattāmbākkam 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
Mel Pattāmbākkam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area252.3 sq mi (653.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates11.7882°N, 79.6284°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

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 66 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 1 299 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 106 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 143 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 149 km
2011 Thane Category 2 31 km
2010 Laila Category 1 286 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 36 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 56 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 236 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 107 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 48 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 1.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.3 in
August 85°F (30°C) 6.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in

Mel Pattāmbākkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Mel Pattāmbākkam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Higher Secondary School, C.N.Palayam
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Museums in Mel Pattāmbākkam

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

Libraries in Mel Pattāmbākkam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auroville Library0.0
Branch Library, Panruti0.0
Branch Library, Thorapadi0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Cuddalore Central Library0.0
Cuddalore Main Public Library0.0
District Central Library, Villupuram0.0
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
Library0.0
Library, School Of Social Science, Pondicherry University, India0.0
Library,SChool Of Humanities0.0
Neyveli Library0.0
PEC Library0.0
Public Library, Natham0.0
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
Tax collection centre and Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mel Pattāmbākkam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajeez Nagar Market
Anna Market
Banbury market
Cuddalore Community Market
Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market
fish 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
Regulated Market Committee
Shanmugapuram Market
Shanmugapuram Market
Shanmugapuram Market
Shopping Market
Shopping Market
Street Market
Thiruppapuliyur Market
Thursday Marketplace
Tuesday Marketplace
Uzhavar Santhai
உழவர் சந்தை

Train Stations in Mel Pattāmbākkam

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Melpattambakkam

Banks in Mel Pattāmbākkam

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vijaya Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Mel Pattāmbākkam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mel Pattāmbākkam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mel Pattāmbākkam

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 Mel Pattāmbākkam

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Malaiyandavar Thirukovil
Muthalamman Temple
Shree Mallikarjuneshwarar Temple
Shree Mallikarjuneshwarar Temple
Shri Viswanathasamy Temple
Shri Viswanathasamy Temple
Sidhi Vinayagar Kovil

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 Mel Pattāmbākkam

What is the population of Mel Pattāmbākkam?

Mel Pattāmbākkam has a population of 6,887 residents and is located in India. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 252.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mel Pattāmbākkam 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 Mel Pattāmbākkam?

Mel Pattāmbākkam 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 86°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mel Pattāmbākkam?

Mel Pattāmbākkam 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 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mel Pattāmbākkam?

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

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