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Rānipet, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Rānipet is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 264,330. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
264,330 Population 80,343/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
38.6 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

Population264,330
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density80,343/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units105,732
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population264,330
Population Density80,343 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates12.9247°, 79.3333°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Rānipet

Rānipet is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 264,330. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rānipet has a population of 264,330 with a density of 80,343 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

264,330
Total Population
80,343
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rānipet vs India Average

The median household income in Rānipet 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 49 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Income: Rānipet 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)49

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare21
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rānipet 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 105,732 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 Units105,732

Property Tax

Climate in Rānipet

Rānipet has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1285 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.2° / 31.2° 24.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 15.9° / 36° 4.1
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 18.3° / 40.6° 10.3
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 21.8° / 42.6° 19.6
May 31.4°C / 89°F 24° / 42.4° 65.5
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 23.3° / 39.2° 110.3
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 37° 144.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 22.3° / 36.2° 170.8
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 21.4° / 34.3° 156.6
Oct 26°C / 79°F 20° / 32.7° 152.8
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.4° 279.7
Dec 23°C / 73°F 16.3° / 29.5° 146.4
Rānipet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above India avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density80,343/sq mi
Coordinates12.9247°N, 79.3333°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 195 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 186 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 271 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 64 km
2011 Thane Category 2 150 km
2010 Laila Category 1 246 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 160 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 170 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 229 km
1989 Gay Category 5 223 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 120 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 4.5 in
August 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
September 83°F (29°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Rānipet has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Rānipet

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beattie Memorial Girls Teacher Training Institute - - - -
Vishwas - - - -
Rishi Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Little Flower Convent Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Balsam School - - - -
Vedavalli Vidyalaya Ranipet - - - -
Vedavalli Vidyalaya Walajah - - - -
Ranipet Government Higher Secondary School - - - -
CSI Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School - - - -
Grace Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Gangadara Mudaliar Aided Middle School - - - -
Seventh-Day Adventist Matriculation School - - - -
Rajeswari Town Aided Primary School - - - -
Sri Ramakrishna School - - - -
Vitva Ratna Villa Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Beattie Memorial Matriculation School - - - -
Vitva Ratna Villa Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Sri Ramakrishna BHEL Higher Secondary School - - - -
DAV BHEL School - - - -
Vishwas - - - -
Little Flower Convent Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Ranipet Government Higher Secondary School - - - -
Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School - - - -
Grace Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Gangadara Mudaliar Aided Middle School - - - -
Seventh-Day Adventist Matriculation School - - - -
Rajeswari Town Aided Primary School - - - -
Beattie Memorial Girls Teacher Training Institute - - - -
Beattie Memorial Matriculation School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rānipet

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rānipet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Government Museum - Vellore
Government Museum - Vellore

Libraries in Rānipet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Libraary0.0
District Central Libraary0.0
EV Periyar Library0.0
Library, dharapadavedu0.0
Library, dharapadavedu0.0
Thiruvalluvar University Central Library0.0
அறிஞர் அண்ணா கிளை நூலகம்0.0
அறிஞர் அண்ணா கிளை நூலகம்0.0

Farmers Markets in Rānipet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Bazaar
Anna Bazaar
Arcot Market
Arcot Market
Karpagam co-op stores
Karpagam co-op stores
Nethajimarket
Nethajimarket
Organic market, TN gov.
Organic market, TN gov.
Uzhavar Santhai
உழவர் சந்தை - வேலூர்
உழவர் சந்தை - வேலூர்

Hotels in Rānipet

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elite Inn
Grand Lodge
Karpagam Lodge
Mahalakshmi
Vijaya Lodge

Restaurants in Rānipet

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhanalakshmi Bhavan
Hotel New Grand
Maran Multi Cuisine Restaurant
New Grand Biriyani
Pizzaland
Sree Lakshmi Bhavan
Sri Sivasakthi Mess
Star Briyani
Taj Tandoori Chicken

Cinemas in Rānipet

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rajeswari Theatre

Monuments in Rānipet

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delhi Gate

Clinics in Rānipet

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darsha Siddha Clinic
Dr. A. Vanathy Clinic
JK Clinic
Kannans Homoeo Clinic
Rupa Nursing Home, Ranipet

Dentists in Rānipet

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunil Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Rānipet

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muthukadai
Ranipet New Bus Station

Gas Stations in Rānipet

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
HP
HP
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Nayara

Banks in Rānipet

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of India
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
City Union Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Federal Bank
ICICI Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
State Bank of India
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
The Ranipet Town Co-Operative Bank Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Rānipet

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rānipet

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tirupati International AirportTIRLarge Airport
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station-Small Airport
Vellore Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rānipet

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
BHEL Post Office
Ranipet Post Office
Ranipet Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rānipet

58 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AA Child Care Centre
Aarogya Clinic Multi Speciality Centre
Abitha Fertility Clinic
Anush Clinic
Aravind Heart Centre
Arul Jothi Nursing Home
Arulalan Clinic
Darsha Siddha Clinic
Dr. A. Vanathy Clinic
Dr. Ashok Clinic
Dr. Deepa Clinic
Dr. Dhanalakshmi ENT Clinic
Dr. E Sivakumar ENT Clinic
Dr. Gowri's Childrens Clinic
Dr. Imran's Al-Afiya Clinic
Dr. K.P. Arjunan Clinic
Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre
Dr. Sandhya's Clinic
Dr. Udhaya Kumar Clinic
Dr. Vajjiravelu's Clinic
Fathima Clinic, Melvisharam
Ganesh Clinic
Gowtham Clinic Child Care
Grace Skin Clinic
Guru Clinic
Indira Nursing Home, Vellore
J. Supriya Clinic
JC Nursing Home, Vellore
Jeevan Siddha Clinic
JK Clinic
Kalai Siddha Clinic
Kannans Homoeo Clinic
Kavin's Skin Clinic
Kavya Skin Clinic
Malar Clinic
Mm Clinic
Mother's Care Diabetes Centre
Nithin's Clinic
Parul Clinic
Popular Eye Clinic
Raj Nursing Home, Vellore
Rama Clinic
Ramana Cardiac & Diabetes Centre
Rasi Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
Rehabilitation Institute, Christian Medical College
Rupa Nursing Home, Ranipet
Sai Ayush Speciality Clinic
Saisugam Siddha & Ayurvedha Clinic
Sanjeevan Ayurveda Clinic
Shree Sai Heart Centre
Siddhavanam Health Care
Sreenivasa ENT Clinic
Sri Ragav Neuro Clinic
Suraksha Healthcare Clinic
Susi Clinic
Usha Nursing Home
Vellore Speciality Centre
Vignesh Urology Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rānipet

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ayyappan Temple
Hazarath Nasar Aulia Dargah
Khalb Ali Baig Masjid
Navalpur Jamiya Masjid, Ranipet
New Life Prince Of Peace Church
Sai Baba Temple
Saint John's Church
Saint Mary's Church
Saint Mary's Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Sri Santha Anjaneyar Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Rānipet

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 17
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 11
Banks 12
Hotels 5
Libraries 1
Parks 9
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 25

Things to See Near Rānipet

2 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Arcot Fort
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Kanchanagiri 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rānipet

What is the population of Rānipet?

Rānipet has a population of 264,330 residents and is located in India. The population density is 80,343 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rānipet 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 Rānipet?

Rānipet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.

How is the job market in Rānipet?

Rānipet 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 49 business establishments in the area, including 11 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Rānipet?

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

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