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Reethapuram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Reethapuram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 21,177. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,177 Population 72/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
52.8 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
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Reethapuram

Reethapuram is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

People

Population21,177
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density72/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units8,471
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population21,177
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates8.1843°, 77.2481°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,340 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Reethapuram

Reethapuram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 21,177. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Reethapuram has a population of 21,177 with a density of 72 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

21,177
Total Population
72
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

Reethapuram vs India Average

The median household income in Reethapuram 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 381 business establishments.

Income: Reethapuram 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)381

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Reethapuram 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 8,471 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 Units8,471

Property Tax

Climate in Reethapuram

Reethapuram has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 24° / 30.3° 84.1
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.7° 11.2
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.8° 26.5
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 27.3° / 33.4° 68.4
May 29.1°C / 84°F 27.1° / 32.2° 121.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.2° 90.6
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25.4° / 30.3° 85.8
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 25.2° / 29.8° 102.6
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.2° 132.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.1° 267.0
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 25.5° / 30.2° 262.7
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.8° 110.8
Reethapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.8 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates8.1843°N, 77.2481°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% 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 1 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°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 81°F (27°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

Reethapuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°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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Radio Stations near Reethapuram

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 Reethapuram

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Padmanabhapuram Palace

Libraries in Reethapuram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aana Marutha0.0
Akshara Grandasala0.0
Amrita0.0
Anugraha Library,Perumprakam0.0
Arangal grandhashala0.0
Balamma Memorial Library0.0
Balaramapuram library0.0
Brothers Library Puthiyathura Karumkulam0.0
Chaithanya Grandhasala0.0
Chenkal Swathandrya Dina Smaraka Grandhasla0.0
Childrens Library, Mangalathukonam0.0
Desabandhu Public Library0.0
Desabhivardhini Library And Reading Room0.0
Deshasevini Grandhashala,Karakonam0.0
DSS Desasevasangam Library, Pozhikkarabeach0.0
friends library0.0
Friends Library and Club0.0
Friends Library and Club0.0
Gramasevini Yuvajana Samaajam Library0.0
Gramodharana Grandhashala0.0
J Arumanayagam Memorial Library0.0
Jaihind Library0.0
Janatha Library0.0
Jawahar Reading Room And Library0.0
Joy Sports And Arts Club Library Karumkulam0.0
Kakkamoola Library0.0
Kalagramam Library Sports&Arts Club0.0
Kalathrangam Sports And Arts Club0.0
Karode Public Library0.0
Kollayil Grama Panchayat Library0.0
Kottukal Library0.0
Kottukal Library0.0
Lesuym Boysclub Library, Mavilakadavu0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library ,Chengavila0.0
Library And Arts Club0.0
Library Plamoottukada0.0
Manaluvilla Vayanashala0.0
Medical College Library0.0
Merimatha Library,Sports and Arts Club0.0
Murali Memorial0.0
Narani Library0.0
Nehru Smaraka Library0.0
Nethaji Youvajana Sangam0.0
Poojappura Krishnan Nair Memorial Library0.0
Rajiv Gandhi Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library0.0
S N Library, Arumanoor0.0
Sahridaya Grandhasala0.0
Sharadha Nivas Grandashala0.0
Shivaprasad smaraka vayanashaala0.0
SN Library0.0
SNV library0.0
Snv Vivekapradayini Vayanasala & Gandhi Smaraka Grandhasala0.0
Sree Krishna Library0.0
Sree Narayana Library, Poothamcode0.0
Ssm Public Library,Kottukonam0.0
St. Francis Library, Sports and Arts Club0.0
St. Xavier's library0.0
Sundaram Smaraka Library0.0
Swapna Library Karumkulam0.0
Swathi Thirunal Library0.0
Tagore Library and Reading Room0.0
Udaya Library, Pallivilakm0.0
Uvaganasagam Library0.0
Vayanassala,Kottukonam0.0
Vazhali0.0
venkulam0.0
VIdhyabhivardhini Reading Library0.0
Vidyabhivardhini Grandhasaala0.0
Village Library0.0
Vishwabharathi Library0.0
YMCA Reading Lbrary0.0

Farmers Markets in Reethapuram

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
All saints market
Amaravila Market
APPTA market
aralumoodu market
Avanakuzhi Market
Balarampuram Market
Chengavila Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
fish market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Kalavara Margin Free Market
Kamukincode fish market
Kanjiramkulam market
Kannaravila Market
Kodangavila Fish Market
kottamom market
Kottukal Market
Kudumbasree Kerela Chicken Outlet,Panayarakonam
Mangalathukonam Fish Market
Marayamuttom Market
Marayamuttom Market
Market
Market,Chavadi
Market,Kuruvad
Marthandam Market
MKM M K M ONACHANDHA ( VEGETABLE STALL) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Monday market
Olathanni Market
Pallom Fish Market
panachamoodu market
Panachamoodu Public Market
parasuvaikkal maeket
Perigamala Market
Poozhikkunnu Market
Pottayikada Market
Public Market
Public Market, Parassala
Punnamoodu Market
Puthiyathura Fish Market
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
super market
Tsunami Fish Market Karumkulam
uchakkada market
udiyankulangara public market
Vadasery Market
Valiyapally Fish Market
Venganoor Chavadinada Market Area
Vengapotta Market

Stadiums & Teams in Reethapuram

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Reethapuram

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Reethapuram

11 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
Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari
Ravi Scans
S J Nursing Home
Vimukthi Neyyattinkara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Reethapuram

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. James Church, Vaniyakudi

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 Reethapuram

What is the population of Reethapuram?

Reethapuram has a population of 21,177 residents and is located in India. The population density is 72 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 Reethapuram 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 Reethapuram?

Reethapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

How is the job market in Reethapuram?

Reethapuram 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 381 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Reethapuram?

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

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