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Sankarnagar, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Sankarnagar is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 7,095. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,095 Population 50/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
30.3 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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About Sankarnagar

Sankar Nagar or Thalaiyuthu is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located about 8 km north of Tirunelveli on the way to Madurai on highway NH 44. The town is popularly called as Sankar Nagar because of the Sankar Cement factory which initiated settlement in the area.

People

Population7,095
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density50/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units2,838
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population7,095
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates8.7969°, 77.7340°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (769 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Sankarnagar

Sankarnagar is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 7,095. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sankarnagar has a population of 7,095 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 142.2 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,095
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
142.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sankarnagar vs India Average

The median household income in Sankarnagar 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 128 business establishments.

Income: Sankarnagar 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)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sankarnagar 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 2,838 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 Units2,838

Property Tax

Sankarnagar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.2°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area142.2 sq mi (368.2 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates8.7969°N, 77.7340°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 241 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 118 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in
March 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 2.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 0.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in
August 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
October 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Sankarnagar has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Sankarnagar

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Radio Paramankurichi MP3 128 kbps
Nellai FM MP3
AIR Tuticorin news, tamil music AAC+ 78 kbps

Museums in Sankarnagar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
District Science Centre
Gajendravaradhar Arakkattalai Arungatchiyagam

Libraries in Sankarnagar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library, Palayamkottai0.0

Farmers Markets in Sankarnagar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Palay Market
Vegitable Market
Wednesday Weekly Market

Clinics in Sankarnagar

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ram Swarna Clinic
Saradha Clinic

Dentists in Sankarnagar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chitra Dental Care

Train Stations in Sankarnagar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Talaiyuthu

Gas Stations in Sankarnagar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil Petrol Station

Banks in Sankarnagar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Overseas Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Sankarnagar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sankarnagar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sankarnagar

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hebron coyncilling centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankarnagar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Joseph Church

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 Sankarnagar

What is the population of Sankarnagar?

Sankarnagar has a population of 7,095 residents and is located in India. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 142.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sankarnagar 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 Sankarnagar?

Sankarnagar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sankarnagar?

Sankarnagar 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 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sankarnagar?

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

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