Orīkkai, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Orīkkai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 12,638. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,638 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8016°, 79.7111° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Orīkkai
Orīkkai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 12,638. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 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 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Orīkkai
Orīkkai has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (31.3°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1521 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.2°F |
| 54% above India avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 310.5 sq mi (804.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8016°N, 79.7111°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in |
Orīkkai has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.2").
Schools in Orīkkai
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadhuraa Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Bharathidasan Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orīkkai
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magesh Tamil Radio | folk music, melody | MP3 | |
| Magesh online radio 24/7 | magesh, tamil | MP3 |
Museums in Orīkkai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchi Kudil | ||||
| Kanchi Kudil |
Libraries in Orīkkai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna branch library, csm street | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna branch library, csm street | 0.0 | |||||
| anna library | 0.0 | |||||
| anna library | 0.0 | |||||
| District library office, kanchipuram | 0.0 | |||||
| District library office, kanchipuram | 0.0 | |||||
| Perarignar Anna Full time branch library, kanchipuram | 0.0 | |||||
| Perarignar Anna Full time branch library, kanchipuram | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in Orīkkai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Parade ground |
Airports Near Orīkkai
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | Large Airport |
| INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Tambaram Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
| Vellore Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Orīkkai
25 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Almaa Siddha Care Clinic | ||
| Anandhi Skin Specialist | ||
| Apple Physiotherapy Clinic | ||
| CM ENT Clinic | ||
| Devi Perumal Clinic | ||
| Dr. Aravind Clinic | ||
| Dr. Ehzil Clinic | ||
| Dr. Kumarguru Clinic | ||
| Dr. Netaji Clinic | ||
| Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi Clinic | ||
| Dr. T.S Umesh Clinic | ||
| J H Physio Clinic | ||
| Janani clinic | ||
| K.H Hospital , Kanchipuram | ||
| Melitha Clinic | ||
| Radha sankar clinic | ||
| Rani Multi Speciality Clinic | ||
| S.M. Physiocare | ||
| Shakti Eye Care and Opticals | ||
| Shri Rasi Homeo Clinic | ||
| Siddha Clinic | ||
| Sri Lakshmi Eye Clinic | ||
| Sri Vinayak Child Care | ||
| Sugam Physiotherapy and Pain Relief Clinic | ||
| Suriya Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orīkkai
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amman Tample | |
| Angeeraseeswarar | |
| Athireeswarar and Kucheswarar | |
| Atikarivaratar | |
| Bhageeswarar | |
| Gautameswarar | |
| Gauthameshwarar Temple | |
| Kuberavinayagar Temple | |
| Kulakarai Mariamman Koil | |
| Manikanteeswarar Temple | |
| Navadurgai Amman | |
| Orikkai Mandapam | |
| Pachai Amman | |
| Padavettamman | |
| Patavettamman | |
| Perumal Temple | |
| Pillaiyar Temple | |
| Pillayar Temple | |
| Sarvashakti Vinayagar | |
| Sarvasithi Vinayagar Temple |
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What is the population of Orīkkai?
Orīkkai has a population of 12,638 residents and is located in India. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 310.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orīkkai?
Orīkkai 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. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.
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