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Ponmana, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Ponmana is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 15,554. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,554 Population 53/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
55.7 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 Ponmana

Ponmana

Ponmana Selvan is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by P. Vasu and produced by Peter Selvakumar. The film stars Vijayakanth and Shobana, with Vidhyashree, Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in supporting roles. It was released on 15 August 1989. The film was a remake of the Kannada film Karunamayi.

People

Population15,554
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density53/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 Units6,222
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population15,554
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates8.3553°, 77.3283°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Ponmana

Ponmana is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 15,554. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ponmana has a population of 15,554 with a density of 53 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,554
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
293.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ponmana vs India Average

The median household income in Ponmana 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 280 business establishments.

Income: Ponmana 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)280

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ponmana 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 6,222 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 Units6,222

Property Tax

Climate in Ponmana

Ponmana has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 17.1° / 31.9° 93.4
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17.5° / 35.7° 10.2
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 19.9° / 38.5° 19.6
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 23.3° / 39° 55.8
May 27.8°C / 82°F 23.3° / 36.8° 145.3
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 22.3° / 32.5° 68.1
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.1° / 32.6° 68.5
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.8° 81.9
Sep 26°C / 79°F 22° / 33.1° 112.8
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 31.8° 208.5
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 20.1° / 30.5° 260.5
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.4° / 30.2° 130.9
Ponmana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates8.3553°N, 77.3283°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

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 1 118 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Coldest

Ponmana has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Ponmana

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 Ponmana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Padmanabhapuram Palace

Libraries in Ponmana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A K G Smaraka Grandasala Punnavoor0.0
A. Gopalan Memorial Library0.0
Aana Marutha0.0
Ajayendra Nath Smaraka Samithi Grandhasala0.0
Amrita0.0
Anugraha Library,Perumprakam0.0
Aswathy Vilasam Library0.0
Bhavana Youth Cliub And Library ,Alachalkonam0.0
Bhavana Youth Club and 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
janatha library0.0
Jawahar Reading Room And Library0.0
Jinu Smaraka Library0.0
Kadavil Grandhashala , Kuravara0.0
Kalagramam Library Sports&Arts Club0.0
Karode Public Library0.0
Karshaka Sahrudaya Library0.0
Kasthurbagrndhsala0.0
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
Lmcst Central Library0.0
Mahatma Gandhi Memmorial Central Library Poovachal0.0
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Library0.0
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
Public Library0.0
Purogamana Library0.0
Rajiv Gandhi Library0.0
Rising Star0.0
Samskarika Kendram Library0.0
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
Tagor Memorial Library ,Kadampra0.0
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pilla Smaraka Grandalayam, Pattakulam0.0
Thoolika Granthashala0.0
Thudali0.0
Udaya Library, Pallivilakm0.0
Vavode Library0.0
Vayanassala,Kottukonam0.0
Vazhali0.0
venkulam0.0
Village Library0.0
Y.M.A0.0
Yuvadhara Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ponmana

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

Stadiums & Teams in Ponmana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ponmana

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ponmana

11 treatment centers.

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

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 Ponmana

What is the population of Ponmana?

Ponmana has a population of 15,554 residents and is located in India. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ponmana 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 Ponmana?

Ponmana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ponmana?

Ponmana 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 280 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ponmana?

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

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