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Rajapalayam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Rajapalayam is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 130,442. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
130,442 Population 4,969/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
34.8 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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Full City Profile

People

Population130,442
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,969/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units52,177
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population130,442
Population Density4,969 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates9.4530°, 77.5534°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (884 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 130,442. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rajapalayam has a population of 130,442 with a density of 4,969 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

130,442
Total Population
4,969
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
26.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rajapalayam vs India Average

The median household income in Rajapalayam 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 54 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Rajapalayam 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)54

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare47
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rajapalayam 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 52,177 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 Units52,177

Property Tax

Climate in Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1341 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.3° / 31.4° 59.9
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 15.6° / 35.2° 8.3
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 17.7° / 38.4° 22.2
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 21.4° / 39.1° 75.4
May 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 37.5° 129.0
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.8° 89.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 32.8° 111.3
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 20.2° / 33.9° 136.0
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 20° / 32.3° 128.6
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 31.6° 238.1
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.2° 223.3
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.6° / 28.8° 118.6
Rajapalayam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.7°F
55% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²)
Population Density4,969/sq mi
Coordinates9.4530°N, 77.5534°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 206 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 289 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 191 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in
April 87°F (31°C) 3.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 85°F (30°C) 1.5 in
September 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Rajapalayam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Rajapalayam

Institution Type Founded Website
Ramco Institute of Technology College

Schools in Rajapalayam

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
AKDR Girls Higher Secondary School
P.A.C.R. Ammani Ammal’s Girls’ Higher Secondary School
Ramco Private Industrial Training Institute
P.A. Chinniah Raja Memorial Higher Secondary School
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Srimathi P.A.C.R. Sethuramammal Nursery & Primary School
Nadar Higher Secondary School
N.A, Annapparaja Memorial Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Rajapalayam

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Rajapalayam

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Amil
Hotel Anandhas
Jaisantham
Kaara Saaram

Cinemas in Rajapalayam

5 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chitra Theatre
Jeya Anand Theatre
Meenakshi Cinemas
Shanthi Cinemas
Shanthi Cinemas

Clinics in Rajapalayam

17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A.S. Norman Children's Clinic
Akash Clinic
Al Aaliyah Siddha Care
Blessen Prabhu Clinic
Ganesh Clinic
GK Homoeopathy Clinic
Goals Krishna Clinic
Harvey Clinic
Harvy Surgical Home
K.L Homoeo Clinic
Panneerselvam ENT Clinic
Rajkumar Dental & Implant Clinic
Saravana Surgery
Sarojini Surgical Clinic
Sri Rama Krishna Nursing Home
St. Luke's Clinic
Sugam Homeo Care

Dentists in Rajapalayam

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aalwar Dental Clinic
Dr. Kumar Dental Clinic
Lakshmi Dental Hospital
Selvin Multispeciality Dental Clinic
Siva Dental Hospital
Sri Ram Dental Hospital

Train Stations in Rajapalayam

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rajapalaiyam

Bus Stations in Rajapalayam

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Bus Stand
Rajapalayam Old bus stand

Gas Stations in Rajapalayam

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #1395423191
Indian Oil
MKS and Co.
NRK Petrol Bunk
Padmavati Auto Services

Banks in Rajapalayam

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UCO Bank

Airports Near Rajapalayam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rajapalayam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rajapalayam Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rajapalayam

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mayuranatha Temple
St. Paul's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Rajapalayam

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 47
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 4
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Rajapalayam

2 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Senbagathoppu Kaattalagar peak

🇮🇳 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 Rajapalayam

What is the population of Rajapalayam?

Rajapalayam has a population of 130,442 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,969 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rajapalayam 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 Rajapalayam?

Rajapalayam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Rajapalayam?

Rajapalayam 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 54 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Rajapalayam?

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

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