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Melmadai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Melmadai is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 43,797. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
43,797 Population 452/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
34.6 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

Population43,797
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density452/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units17,519
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population43,797
Population Density452 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates9.9264°, 78.1503°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Melmadai

Melmadai is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 43,797. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Melmadai has a population of 43,797 with a density of 452 people per square mile, spread across 97.0 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,797
Total Population
452
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
97.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Melmadai vs India Average

The median household income in Melmadai 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 788 business establishments.

Income: Melmadai 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)788

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Melmadai 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 17,519 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 Units17,519

Property Tax

Climate in Melmadai

Melmadai has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1167 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.3° / 32.6° 42.3
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17° / 36.5° 7.3
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.2° / 40° 15.5
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 23.2° / 40.8° 63.1
May 30.3°C / 87°F 23.7° / 40.1° 88.9
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.6° / 37.9° 72.2
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.2° 94.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22° / 36.9° 118.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.5° / 36.3° 118.9
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.4° 239.0
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.6° 199.7
Dec 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 106.6
Melmadai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 86°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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area97.0 sq mi (251.1 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates9.9264°N, 78.1503°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 122 km
2011 Thane Category 1 275 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 267 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 207 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 226 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in
September 85°F (29°C) 4.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Melmadai has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Melmadai

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
MAVMM Matriculation School
Asoka nursery school
subaraman memorial school
Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Le Chatelier Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Melmadai

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Recite Truth MP3
arumbu-fm MP3

Museums in Melmadai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gallery Kutir Asthi Peedam
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Government Museum - Madurai
Keeladi Archaeological Site
Keeladi Museum
Keezhadi Archeological Museum

Libraries in Melmadai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library0.0
Gandhi Museum Library0.0
Kalaignar Centenary Library0.0
Theosophical Society0.0

Farmers Markets in Melmadai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Vegetable Market
Fish market
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Jaihindpuram Market
Nelpettai Market
Pandi Bazzar
Pandi Bazzar
Sholavandhan vegetables market
Uzhavar Sandhai

Hotels in Melmadai

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avea Accommodation
Avenue 11
Avenue 11
Chakra Residency
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Dwarka Palace
Fortune Pandiyan
Hotel Arasan Sapthagiri
Hotel Lakeview
Hotel Majestic Grand
Hotel palmtree
Hotel Rajesvari
Hotel Tamil Nadu
Hotel The Metropole
JC Residency Hotel
KFC
La Vivanta
Nithyaa Grand
Saravana Bhavan
Star Residency Madurai
Subrabatham Residency

Restaurants in Melmadai

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anjapar Hotal
Biggies Burger: Madurai
Bismi Hotel Veg & Non veg
Chinese Wok
Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant
Hotel Annamalai
Hotel Janakiram nonveg
Hotel Merina Veg Hotel
Hotel New Mass A/C
Hotel Poonga Arya Bhavan
Hotel Rajesvari
Kari Kanji
Madurai Best Muniyandi Vilas
Madurai Bun Parotta Kadai
Maduras Dosa Company
Meenakshi Restaurant
Naven Refreshments
Phil's Bistro
Riyas Mahal
Sharif Bhai
Sri Janakiraman
Sri Shanmuga Chettinad Mess
Subbu Bamboo Garden
Sulthan Hotel
The Chef Warriors
The Chocolate Room
The Chopstix Multicuisine Family Restaurant
Vijay Mess
Zaitoon

Cafes in Melmadai

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alice Café
Cafe Coffee Day
Chai Sutta Bar
Hot Tea
IRANI TEA Madurai Anna Nagar (Sha Cafe)
KNS
Naveen Coffee Bar
P.K.N. Coffee Corner
Puppy's Bakery
Vidhya Coffee Bar

Cinemas in Melmadai

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JAZZ & ARSH CINEMAS
Priya Complex

Theatres in Melmadai

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambiga Cinemas
Vetri Cinemas Madurai (Mattuthavani)

Monuments in Melmadai

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arch
Gandhi Memorial

Clinics in Melmadai

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anitha Nursing Home
Anu Nursing Home
Booma Nursing Home
Osho Clinic
Sri Harsha Ent Centre
Sri Omsakthi Clinic

Bus Stations in Melmadai

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anna Bus Stand
M.G.R Mattuthavani Bus Stand , Madurai
MGR Bus Terminal
Omni Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Melmadai

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
HP Petrol Bunk
IN #4881691514
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
IndianOil
IndianOil
Super Gas

Banks in Melmadai

22 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
City Union Bank
Federal Bank
HDFC Bank
IDBI Bank
IDFC First Bank
Indian Bank
IndusInd Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Kotak Life
Kotak Mahindra Bank
SBI Administrative Office
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
Union Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Melmadai

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Milan'em Mall
Priya Complex
Vishal De Mall

Gyms in Melmadai

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corporation Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Melmadai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Melmadai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

Post Offices in Melmadai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
India Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melmadai

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple
Arulmigu Sri Pandi Muneeswaran Temple
Ayyapan Temple
Jain Temple
Navaneetha Krishnan Temple
Poonga Murugan 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melmadai

What is the population of Melmadai?

Melmadai has a population of 43,797 residents and is located in India. The population density is 452 people per square mile, spread across 97.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Melmadai 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 Melmadai?

Melmadai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

How is the job market in Melmadai?

Melmadai 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 788 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Melmadai?

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

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