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Puthukkadai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Puthukkadai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 9,909. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,909 Population 35/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.8 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
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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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People

Population9,909
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density35/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units3,964
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain109.8 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population9,909
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates8.2759°, 77.1793°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.8 inches (2,788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Puthukkadai

Puthukkadai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 9,909. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Puthukkadai has a population of 9,909 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 286.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,909
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
286.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Puthukkadai vs India Average

The median household income in Puthukkadai 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 178 business establishments.

Income: Puthukkadai 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)178

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Puthukkadai 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 3,964 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 Units3,964

Property Tax

Climate in Puthukkadai

Puthukkadai has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.4°C), the coldest is Jul (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 1863 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.4° / 32.7° 18.5
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.3° 23.8
Mar 29.2°C / 85°F 24.4° / 34° 43.2
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 25.1° / 33.7° 125.0
May 29°C / 84°F 25.1° / 32.8° 199.1
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.1° 304.3
Jul 27°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.5° 197.2
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.8° 160.8
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31.2° 203.0
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.4° 302.8
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.5° 221.3
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 22.9° / 32.2° 63.5
Puthukkadai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 109.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area286.1 sq mi (741.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates8.2759°N, 77.1793°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.8"
189% 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 1 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°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 79°F (26°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

Puthukkadai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°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 Puthukkadai

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
government higher secondary school, munchirai — — — —
janet matriculation higher secondary school — — — —
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Radio Stations near Puthukkadai

4 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

Museums in Puthukkadai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coin Museum
H.H Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam
K.C.S Paniker Gallery
Kerala Biodiversity Museum
Museum of History and Heritage
Napier Museum
Natural History Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum
Science & Technology Museum
Science & Technology Museum
Soil Museum
Sree Chithra Art Gallery
Sri Swathi Thirunal Museum
Sunil's Wax Museum

Libraries in Puthukkadai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A K G Memorial Reading Room0.0
A K G Memorial Reading Room0.0
A K G Smaraka Grandasala Punnavoor0.0
A. Gopalan Memorial Library0.0
Aana Marutha0.0
Akg Library0.0
Akshara Grandasala0.0
Aksharakairali Grandhasala0.0
Aksharam Grandhashala0.0
Aksharasreegrandhasala0.0
Amrita0.0
Anandhodayam Grandasala0.0
Anugraha Library,Perumprakam0.0
Arangal grandhashala0.0
Aswathy Vilasam Library0.0
Balamma Memorial Library0.0
Balaramapuram library0.0
Bappuji Grandhasala0.0
Bhavana Youth Cliub And Library ,Alachalkonam0.0
Bhavana Youth Club and Library0.0
Brothers Library Puthiyathura Karumkulam0.0
C. Unniraja Smaraka Library0.0
Chaithanya Grandhasala0.0
Chaithanya Library Vandannor0.0
Chemboor0.0
Chenkal Swathandrya Dina Smaraka Grandhasla0.0
Chettikonam Library0.0
Childrens Library, Mangalathukonam0.0
Desabandhu Public Library0.0
Desabhimani Grandhasala0.0
Desabhivardhini Library And Reading Room0.0
Desasevini Library And Reading Room0.0
Deshabhimini Libraray , Mandapathinkadavu0.0
Deshasevini Grandhashala,Karakonam0.0
DSS Desasevasangam Library, Pozhikkarabeach0.0
Eduzone Reading Room0.0
Eduzone Reading Room0.0
Ems Grandasala0.0
Ente Pusthakam Grandasala0.0
friends library0.0
Friends Library & Reading Centre0.0
Friends Library and Club0.0
Friends Library and Club0.0
Gandhi Theatre library0.0
Government Central Press Library Arts And Recreation Club0.0
Gramasevini Yuvajana Samaajam Library0.0
Gramodharana Grandhasala0.0
Gramodharana Grandhashala0.0
Himashyla Grandhashala0.0
Infinity IAS0.0
Infinity IAS0.0
ITS Tuition Centre0.0
J Arumanayagam Memorial Library0.0
Jaihind Library0.0
Janatha Grandhasala, Choozhattukotta0.0
Janatha Library0.0
janatha library0.0
Jawahar Reading Room And Library0.0
Joseph Mundasseri Smaraka Grandhashala0.0
Joy Sports And Arts Club Library Karumkulam0.0
Kadavil Grandhashala , Kuravara0.0
Kairali Library, Vilavoorkal0.0
Kakkamoola Library0.0
Kaladhar Kalasamathy Grandhasala & Vayanasala0.0
Kalagramam Library Sports&Arts Club0.0
Kalasamidhi0.0
Kalasamidhi0.0
Kalathrangam Sports And Arts Club0.0
Kalavilasini library0.0
Karode Public Library0.0
Karunan Memorial Library, Kollamkonam0.0
Kasthurbagrndhsala0.0
kavalloor0.0
Kavi A Ayyappan Smaraka Grandasala0.0
Kavinpuram Library0.0
Keezharoor Library0.0
Kerala Forest Central Library0.0
Kerala Forest Central Library0.0
Kerala University Library0.0
Kerala University Library0.0
Kirali Library0.0
Kissan Library ,Vattaparambu0.0
Kissan Library,Ottasekaramangalam0.0
Kollayil Grama Panchayat Library0.0
Kottukal Library0.0
Kottukal Library0.0
Ladies Reading Room & Library0.0
Lesuym Boysclub Library, Mavilakadavu0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library ,Chengavila0.0
Library And Arts Club0.0
Library Plamoottukada0.0
Library, Mukkambalamoodu0.0
Library, Peyad0.0
Library, Vilapilsala0.0
mahathma gandhi library0.0
mahathma gandhi library0.0
Mahatmaji Smaraka Grandhasala, Kullasekharam0.0
Malayala Basha Parishath library ,Plampaziji0.0
Malayinkeezhu Grama Panchayath Samskarika Nilayam Kunnumpara ,Ooruttambalam P O0.0
Malayinkeezhu Gramapanchayath Samskarika Nilayam,Karippur,Malayinkeezhu0.0
Malayinkeezhu Gramapanchayath Samskarika Nilayam,Karippur,Malayinkeezhu0.0
Manaluvilla Vayanashala0.0
Medical College Library0.0
Merimatha Library,Sports and Arts Club0.0
Mithravedhi Grandhasaala0.0
Mundasseri Memorial Library0.0
Murali Memorial0.0
Narani Library0.0
National Liabrary &Reading Room Nannattukave0.0
Navabharath Public Library0.0
Navachethana Grandha Sala0.0
Naveena Grandhasala0.0
Nehru Smaraka Library0.0
Nethaji Youvajana Sangam0.0
Newstar Laibrary Arts & Sports Club0.0
P Govindapillai Reference Library0.0
P Govindapillai Reference Library0.0
P Krishna PILLAI Samrakm Library0.0
P Subramoniam Memorial Library0.0
P.Krishnapillai Smaraka Library0.0
Panchayat Library0.0
People's Library0.0
People's library0.0
peoples library0.0
peyad library0.0
peyad library0.0
Poojappura Krishnan Nair Memorial Library0.0
Pothujana Samajam Grandhashala0.0
Prathibha Grandhasala0.0
Prof. N. Krishnapilai Memorialgrandhashala& Padanagaveshana Kendram0.0
Public Library Kandala0.0
Purogamana Library0.0
Ragam Theaters Grandhasala0.0
rahul0.0
rahul0.0
Rajan Memmorial Childrens Library0.0
Rajiv Gandhi Library0.0
Rising Star0.0
Russelpuram Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library, Arumanoor0.0
Sahridaya Grandhasala0.0
Samadarsini Library0.0
Samanwayasamskarikakendramgrandhasal0.0
Sargakairali Library And Reading Room0.0
Sharadha Nivas Grandashala0.0
Shivaprasad smaraka vayanashaala0.0
SMAC Library , Kuravara0.0
SN Library0.0
SNSS Library0.0
SNV library0.0
Snv Vivekapradayini Vayanasala & Gandhi Smaraka Grandhasala0.0
Sps Grandhasala0.0
Sree Krishna Library0.0
Sree Narayana Library, Poothamcode0.0
Sri Chithira Thirunal Grenda shalla0.0
Sri Chithira Thirunal Grenda shalla0.0
Ssm Public Library,Kottukonam0.0
St. Francis Library, Sports and Arts Club0.0
St. Xavier's library0.0
St.Marys Library0.0
State Central Library0.0
State Children's Library0.0
Sundaram Smaraka Library0.0
Suseela Gopalan Smaraka Liabrary & Reading Room0.0
Swapna Library Karumkulam0.0
Swaraj Grandasala, Nemom0.0
Swathi Thirunal Library0.0
Swathythirunal Grandashala0.0
Tagor Memorial Library ,Kadampra0.0
Tagore Library and Reading Room0.0
The Reading Room0.0
The Reading Room0.0
Thiruvananthapuram District Library Council0.0
Thiruvananthapuram District Library Council0.0
Thudali0.0
Thudar Vidhyakendram Gendrashala0.0
Udaya Library, Pallivilakm0.0
Uvaganasagam Library0.0
Valiasala Samajam Vayanasala0.0
Vavode Library0.0
Vayanassala,Kottukonam0.0
Vazhali0.0
venkulam0.0
VIdhyabhivardhini Reading Library0.0
Vidyabhivardhini Grandhasaala0.0
Village Library0.0
Vishwabharathi Library0.0
Vivekananda Library And Reading Room0.0
Weeny Whizz Elementery School0.0
Y.M.A0.0
YMCA Reading Lbrary0.0
Yuvajana Samithi Grandhasala,Changa0.0
Yuvajanasangam Grandhasala & Reading Room0.0
Yuvayogam Reading Room & Library0.0
Yuvayogam Reading Room & Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Puthukkadai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
All saints market
Amaravila Market
Amboori Public Market
aralumoodu market
Aryancode Marketplace
Avanakuzhi Market
Balarampuram Market
beemapally
Chalai Market
Chemboor Market
Chengavila Market
Connemara Market
Elipodu Market
Esco supermarket
Fish Market
Fish Market
fish market
Fish Market
Fish Market POONKULAM
Idappazhinjin market
Kalavara Margin Free Market
Kalippankulam Fish Market
Kalippankulam Fish Market
Kamukincode fish market
KANDALA MARKET
Kanjiramkulam market
kanjirampara market
Kannaravila Market
Karamana market
kattakada market
Keezharoor Market
Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation Ltd. - Horticorp
Kodangavila Fish Market
kottamom market
Kottukal Market
Kudumbasree Kerela Chicken Outlet,Panayarakonam
Kunnanadu Market
kuravara market
Kuravara market
malayimkeezh market
Manacaud Market
Mandapathinkadav Market
Mangalathukonam Fish Market
Marayamuttom Market
Marayamuttom Market
Market
Market Poozhanadu
Market, Peyad
Market, Pidaram
Market,Chavadi
Market,Kuruvad
Marthandam Market
Milma
MKM M K M ONACHANDHA ( VEGETABLE STALL) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Monday market
mylottumuzhi market
NS Depo Market
Olathanni Market
Pachalloor Marcket
Pallom Fish Market
panachamoodu market
Panachamoodu Public Market
Pappanamcode Market Place
parasuvaikkal maeket
Perigamala Market
Pippinmoodu
Poojappura Market
poojappura market
Poozhikkunnu Market
Pottayikada Market
pravachambalam market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market, Parassala
Punnamoodu Market
Puthiyathura Fish Market
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
S R fruits & vegitables
Santhivila Market
super market
Supplyco Market
thirumala market
Tsunami Fish Market Karumkulam
uchakkada market
udiyankulangara public market
Used Book Market
Valiyapally Fish Market
vattiyoorkavu Market
Vazhichal junction
Vazhichal Market
Venganoor Chavadinada Market Area
Vengapotta Market
Vilavoorkal Market
Vilavoorkal Market Place

Stadiums & Teams in Puthukkadai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puthukkadai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Puthukkadai

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
AVM Clinic
BUDS Rehabilitation Centre
Dr Jeyashekharam hospital
Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic
Gautham Nursing hojme
James Orthopaedic Clinic
S J Nursing Home
Vimukthi Neyyattinkara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puthukkadai

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
csi church, munchirai
Scret Heart Mary Church,Thumpaly
thirumala mahadevar temple

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puthukkadai

What is the population of Puthukkadai?

Puthukkadai has a population of 9,909 residents and is located in India. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 286.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Puthukkadai 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 Puthukkadai?

Puthukkadai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.8 inches.

How is the job market in Puthukkadai?

Puthukkadai 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 178 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Puthukkadai?

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

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