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Pālamedu, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Pālamedu is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 10,493. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,493 Population 6,814/sq mi density
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
36.2 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

Population10,493
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density6,814/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units4,197
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population10,493
Population Density6,814 / sq mi
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates10.1050°, 78.1134°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (920 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Pālamedu

Pālamedu is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 10,493. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pālamedu has a population of 10,493 with a density of 6,814 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,493
Total Population
6,814
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pālamedu vs India Average

The median household income in Pālamedu 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 189 business establishments.

Income: Pālamedu 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)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pālamedu 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 4,197 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 Units4,197

Property Tax

Climate in Pālamedu

Pālamedu 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
Pālamedu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density6,814/sq mi
Coordinates10.1050°N, 78.1134°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

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 1 117 km
2011 Thane Category 1 264 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 256 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 194 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 246 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in
May 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 1.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Pālamedu has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Pālamedu

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

Libraries in Pālamedu

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

Farmers Markets in Pālamedu

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

Gyms in Pālamedu

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #7048867785
Sivananda yoga meenakshi ashram
Sivananda yoga vedanta meenakshi ashram
Sivananda yoga vedanta meenakshi ashram
Sivananda yoga vedanta meenaskshi ashram

Stadiums & Teams in Pālamedu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pālamedu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Pālamedu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mani Clinic Dindigul

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 Pālamedu

What is the population of Pālamedu?

Pālamedu has a population of 10,493 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,814 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pālamedu 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 Pālamedu?

Pālamedu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

How is the job market in Pālamedu?

Pālamedu 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 189 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pālamedu?

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

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