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Nilakottai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Nilakottai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 22,197. Elevation: 748 ft (228 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,197 Population 5,811/sq mi density
748 ft Elevation 228 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Nilakottai

Nilakottai

Nilakottai or Nilakkottai is a state assembly constituency in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu. Its State Assembly Constituency number is 130. It comes under Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency. It is reserved for members of the Scheduled Castes. It is one of the 234 State Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in India. Elections and winners from this constituency are listed below.

People

Population22,197
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density5,811/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units8,879
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Population22,197
Population Density5,811 / sq mi
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Coordinates10.1650°, 77.8502°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (843 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Nilakottai

Nilakottai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 22,197. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Nilakottai has a population of 22,197 with a density of 5,811 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,197
Total Population
5,811
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nilakottai vs India Average

The median household income in Nilakottai 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 400 business establishments.

Income: Nilakottai 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)400

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nilakottai 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 8,879 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 Units8,879

Property Tax

Climate in Nilakottai

Nilakottai 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
Nilakottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density5,811/sq mi
Coordinates10.1650°N, 77.8502°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

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 1 142 km
2011 Thane Category 1 281 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 275 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 210 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 257 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in
May 87°F (31°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Nilakottai has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 77°F in December to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Nilakottai

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
mazhai-fm MP3

Museums in Nilakottai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Constructive Program Museum

Libraries in Nilakottai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dindigul Head Library0.0
Dindigul Head Library0.0
Dr. G. Ramachandran Library0.0
Grama noolagam (village library)0.0
Grama noolagam (village library)0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nilakottai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dindigul Wholesale Market
Dindigul Wholesale Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Kadai veethi
Kadai veethi
Sholavandhan vegetables market

Clinics in Nilakottai

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muthu Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Nilakottai

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Airports Near Nilakottai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Nilakottai

34 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anbu Clinic
Annai Clinic
Annai Home Health Centre
Ashwa Health Care
Chyavana Ayurveda Clinic
Dindigul Care Centre
Dr. A. Rajesh Clinic
Dr. Geetha's Classic Homoeo Clinic
Dr. L. Aravind Narayanan Clinic
Dr. M. Palanivel Clinic
Dr. Raja Rasool Mohamed
Dr. Ramachandran Child Clinic
Dr.Vasantha Nursing Home Dindigul
Ganga Prakash Dental Clinic
Government Siddha clinic
Guru Homeo Clinic
Jeevan Clinic
Kathik Nursing Home , Dindigul
Kottakal Arya Vaidyasalai Ayurvedha Hospital
Maharishi Clinic
Mani Clinic Dindigul
Meenakshi Nursing Home
Nethra Ortho Clinic
Nivi Children Clinic
Nursing Home Dindigul
Rajarjeswari Nursing Home, Dindigul
Ranga Clinic
Sammuka Nursing Home
Shanmuga Nurshing Home
Shifa Nursing Home , Dindigul
Sri Jayadurga Poly Nursing Home
Sushila Nursing Home
Swasam Lung Clinc
Thangam Physiotherapy Clinic

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 Nilakottai

What is the population of Nilakottai?

Nilakottai has a population of 22,197 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,811 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nilakottai 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 Nilakottai?

Nilakottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Nilakottai?

Nilakottai 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 400 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nilakottai?

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

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