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Mel Seval, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mel Seval is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 8,435. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,435 Population 61/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
34.5 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

Population8,435
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density61/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units3,374
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population8,435
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates8.6722°, 77.6147°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Mel Seval

Mel Seval is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 8,435. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mel Seval has a population of 8,435 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 139.4 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,435
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
139.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mel Seval vs India Average

The median household income in Mel Seval 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 152 business establishments.

Income: Mel Seval 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)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mel Seval 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 3,374 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 Units3,374

Property Tax

Mel Seval has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates8.6722°N, 77.6147°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.71"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 260 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
March 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in
April 87°F (30°C) 3.0 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.1 in
August 85°F (30°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in
October 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in

Mel Seval has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Mel Seval

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Radio Paramankurichi MP3 128 kbps
Annai FM malayalam, music MP3
Nellai FM MP3

Museums in Mel Seval

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
District Science Centre
Gajendravaradhar Arakkattalai Arungatchiyagam

Libraries in Mel Seval

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library, Palayamkottai0.0

Farmers Markets in Mel Seval

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
kamarajar market
Palay Market
Pavoorchatram Daily Market
Vegitable Market
Wednesday Weekly Market

Airports Near Mel Seval

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mel Seval

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hebron coyncilling centre

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 Seval

What is the population of Mel Seval?

Mel Seval has a population of 8,435 residents and is located in India. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 139.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mel Seval 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 Seval?

Mel Seval has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mel Seval?

Mel Seval 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 152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mel Seval?

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

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