Panaikulam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Panaikulam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 6,980. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,980 Population 10/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Panaikulam

Panaikulam or Panaikkulam is a village located in the eastern part of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The inhabitants of this village are primarily Tamil Muslims.

People

Population6,980
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population6,980
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates9.3757°, 78.9540°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Panaikulam

Panaikulam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 6,980. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Panaikulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average84.5°F
56% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area668.4 sq mi (1,731.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates9.3757°N, 78.9540°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 126 km
2011 Thane Category 1 278 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 268 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 245 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 205 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 179 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 87°F (31°C) 1.5 in
August 87°F (30°C) 1.8 in
September 86°F (30°C) 2.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 7.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest

Panaikulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 79°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Panaikulam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ramalinga Vilasam

Clinics in Panaikulam

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durga Clinic

Dentists in Panaikulam

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rathina Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Panaikulam

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uchippuli

Airports Near Panaikulam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramnad Naval Air Station-Small Airport

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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What is the population of Panaikulam?

Panaikulam has a population of 6,980 residents and is located in India. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 668.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panaikulam?

Panaikulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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