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Padmanābhapuram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Padmanābhapuram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 21,342. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,342 Population 8,537/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
52.8 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

Population21,342
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density8,537/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units8,537
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population21,342
Population Density8,537 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates8.2446°, 77.3258°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,340 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Padmanābhapuram

Padmanābhapuram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 21,342. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Padmanābhapuram has a population of 21,342 with a density of 8,537 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,342
Total Population
8,537
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Padmanābhapuram vs India Average

The median household income in Padmanābhapuram 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 384 business establishments.

Income: Padmanābhapuram vs India

Commute Mode

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)384

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Padmanābhapuram 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 8,537 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 Units8,537

Property Tax

Climate in Padmanābhapuram

Padmanābhapuram has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 24° / 30.3° 84.1
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.7° 11.2
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.8° 26.5
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 27.3° / 33.4° 68.4
May 29.1°C / 84°F 27.1° / 32.2° 121.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.2° 90.6
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25.4° / 30.3° 85.8
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 25.2° / 29.8° 102.6
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.2° 132.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.1° 267.0
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 25.5° / 30.2° 262.7
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.8° 110.8
Padmanābhapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density8,537/sq mi
Coordinates8.2446°N, 77.3258°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1992).

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in

Padmanābhapuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Padmanābhapuram

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amala Convent - - - -
Hindu Vidyalaya,Thuckalay - - - -
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Radio Stations near Padmanābhapuram

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Annai FM malayalam, music MP3
Luminous Radio Hindi music MP3 64 kbps
Radio Voxa - MP3
Nellai FM - MP3

Museums in Padmanābhapuram

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aqua World
Governement museum
Kamaraj Mandapam
Kamarajar memorial
Mayapuri Wax Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Wandering Monk Museum

Libraries in Padmanābhapuram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A K G Smaraka Grandasala Punnavoor0.0
A. Gopalan Memorial Library0.0
Aana Marutha0.0
Amrita0.0
Anugraha Library,Perumprakam0.0
Aswathy Vilasam Library0.0
Chemboor0.0
Chenkal Swathandrya Dina Smaraka Grandhasla0.0
Deshabhimini Libraray , Mandapathinkadavu0.0
Deshasevini Grandhashala,Karakonam0.0
DSS Desasevasangam Library, Pozhikkarabeach0.0
friends library0.0
Gandhi Theatre library0.0
Gramasevini Yuvajana Samaajam Library0.0
Janatha Library0.0
Jawahar Reading Room And Library0.0
Kadavil Grandhashala , Kuravara0.0
Kalagramam Library Sports&Arts Club0.0
Karode Public Library0.0
kavalloor0.0
Kavinpuram Library0.0
Keezharoor Library0.0
Kirali Library0.0
Kissan Library ,Vattaparambu0.0
Kissan Library,Ottasekaramangalam0.0
Kollayil Grama Panchayat Library0.0
Lesuym Boysclub Library, Mavilakadavu0.0
Library0.0
Library ,Chengavila0.0
Library And Arts Club0.0
Library Plamoottukada0.0
Malayala Basha Parishath library ,Plampaziji0.0
Medical College Library0.0
Murali Memorial0.0
Narani Library0.0
Naveena Grandhasala0.0
Nethaji Youvajana Sangam0.0
P.Krishnapillai Smaraka Library0.0
Panchayat Library0.0
Poojappura Krishnan Nair Memorial Library0.0
Purogamana Library0.0
Rajiv Gandhi Library0.0
Rising Star0.0
SMAC Library , Kuravara0.0
SN Library0.0
Sree Krishna Library0.0
Ssm Public Library,Kottukonam0.0
St. Xavier's library0.0
Sundaram Smaraka Library0.0
Thudali0.0
Udaya Library, Pallivilakm0.0
Vayanassala,Kottukonam0.0
Vazhali0.0
venkulam0.0
Village Library0.0
Y.M.A0.0

Farmers Markets in Padmanābhapuram

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
All saints market
Amaravila Market
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
APPTA market
Aryancode Marketplace
Chemboor Market
Chengavila Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
fish market
Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Kalavara Margin Free Market
Keezharoor Market
kottamom market
Kudumbasree Kerela Chicken Outlet,Panayarakonam
Kunnanadu Market
kuravara market
Kuravara market
Mandapathinkadav Market
Marayamuttom Market
Marayamuttom Market
Market
Market,Chavadi
Market,Kuruvad
Marthandam Market
Monday market
Olathanni Market
panachamoodu market
Panachamoodu Public Market
parasuvaikkal maeket
Poozhikkunnu Market
Pottayikada Market
Public Market
Public Market, Parassala
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
super market
Thaliyaruthan Chanthai
udiyankulangara public market
Vadasery Market
Vazhichal junction
Vegetables-Whole Sale
Weekly Market

Restaurants in Padmanābhapuram

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arafah
Udupi international

Bus Stations in Padmanābhapuram

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thuckalay Bus Station

Gas Stations in Padmanābhapuram

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Stadiums & Teams in Padmanābhapuram

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Padmanābhapuram

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Padmanābhapuram

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
AVM Clinic
Dr Jeyashekharam hospital
Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic
Gautham Nursing hojme
James Orthopaedic Clinic
Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari
Ravi Scans
S J Nursing Home
Vimukthi Neyyattinkara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Padmanābhapuram

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kumara Koil Murugan Temple
Peer Mohammed Appa Dargha

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 Padmanābhapuram

What is the population of Padmanābhapuram?

Padmanābhapuram has a population of 21,342 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,537 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Padmanābhapuram 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 Padmanābhapuram?

Padmanābhapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

How is the job market in Padmanābhapuram?

Padmanābhapuram 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 384 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Padmanābhapuram?

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

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