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Sankagiri, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Sankagiri is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 29,467. Elevation: 1,063 ft (324 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,467 Population 3,977/sq mi density
1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
40.5 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

Population29,467
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,977/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units11,787
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Population29,467
Population Density3,977 / sq mi
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Coordinates11.4760°, 77.8664°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,028 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Sankagiri

Sankagiri is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 29,467. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sankagiri has a population of 29,467 with a density of 3,977 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

29,467
Total Population
3,977
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sankagiri vs India Average

The median household income in Sankagiri 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 530 business establishments.

Income: Sankagiri 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)530

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sankagiri 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 11,787 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 Units11,787

Property Tax

Climate in Sankagiri

Sankagiri has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 947 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 14.9° / 33.9° 20.4
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 16.1° / 37.7° 4.0
Mar 29.4°C / 85°F 18.3° / 40.6° 11.5
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 22.4° / 41.5° 38.2
May 30.2°C / 86°F 23° / 40.6° 115.7
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 37.4° 66.6
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 21.9° / 36.5° 85.4
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 21.3° / 36.4° 123.0
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 20.9° / 34.9° 114.4
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 20.3° / 33.7° 169.5
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18° / 30.8° 130.8
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 15.8° / 31.1° 67.3
Sankagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density3,977/sq mi
Coordinates11.4760°N, 77.8664°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 300 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 173 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 285 km
2011 Thane Category 1 223 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 222 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 157 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 3.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in

Sankagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sankagiri

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goverment Boys Higher Secondary School — — — —
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Libraries in Sankagiri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Competitive Exam Success Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
MEC library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sankagiri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Monday market
Sunday Market
Weekly Market
Weekly Market
திருச்செங்கோடு தினசரி காய்கறி சந்தை

Restaurants in Sankagiri

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sri Gowri Shankar pure Veg
SriVari restaurant
Venkat's Family Restaruant

Cafes in Sankagiri

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Cafe
Iyengars bakery
SriVari bakery

Cinemas in Sankagiri

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murugan Theater
Saravana Theater

Clinics in Sankagiri

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Dhanasekar Clinic
Meyyazhagan Clinic
Sutha Clinic

Dentists in Sankagiri

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madhava Dental Clinic
Rajamani Dental Clinic and Orthodontic Center
Sumathy Multispeciality Dental Care

Train Stations in Sankagiri

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mavelipalaiyam
Sankari Durg

Bus Stations in Sankagiri

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #307397403
IN #307397404
IN #310383826
IN #310383827
Sankagiri Bus Stand
Sankari Old Bus Station
Sankari Old Bus Station

Gas Stations in Sankagiri

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amman Agencies
AST PETROL BUNK BPC SANKARI
HP
IN #1416669637
IN #308250723
IN #3901493740
IN #6184582809
IN #7178574513
IN #7178596865
IN #7178600901
Sankagiri Lorry Owners Association Bunk
Sankari Fuels
SLOA Petrol Bunk Unit 3

Banks in Sankagiri

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Indian Bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Sankagiri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sankagiri

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport
Coimbatore Air Force Station—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankagiri

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eeswaran Temple
Kaliamman Temple
Madurai Veeran Temple
Mangamalai Perumal Temple
Mariyamman Temple
Nalla Pulli Amman Temple
Orukka Malai
Sana Kasava Perumal Temple
Sri Anjaneya Temple
Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple
Sri Maari Amman Kovil
Sri Selli Amman Temple
Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Vasanth Vallabaraja Perumal

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 Sankagiri

What is the population of Sankagiri?

Sankagiri has a population of 29,467 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,977 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sankagiri 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 Sankagiri?

Sankagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sankagiri?

Sankagiri 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 530 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sankagiri?

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

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