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Sholavandan, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Sholavandan is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 22,578. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,578 Population 3,840/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.2 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 Sholavandan

Sholavandan is a panchayat town in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the left bank of the Vaigai River, sixteen miles north west of Madurai. It is one of 12 "town- panchayats" of Madurai district.

People

Population22,578
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,840/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units9,031
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Population22,578
Population Density3,840 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates10.0216°, 77.9609°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (843 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Sholavandan

Sholavandan is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 22,578. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sholavandan has a population of 22,578 with a density of 3,840 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,578
Total Population
3,840
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sholavandan vs India Average

The median household income in Sholavandan 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 406 business establishments.

Income: Sholavandan 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)406

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sholavandan 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 9,031 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 Units9,031

Property Tax

Climate in Sholavandan

Sholavandan has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1167 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.3° / 32.6° 42.3
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17° / 36.5° 7.3
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.2° / 40° 15.5
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 23.2° / 40.8° 63.1
May 30.3°C / 87°F 23.7° / 40.1° 88.9
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.6° / 37.9° 72.2
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.2° 94.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22° / 36.9° 118.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.5° / 36.3° 118.9
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.4° 239.0
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.6° 199.7
Dec 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 106.6
Sholavandan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density3,840/sq mi
Coordinates10.0216°N, 77.9609°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 136 km
2011 Thane Category 1 282 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 275 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 212 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 239 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in
May 87°F (31°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Sholavandan has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 77°F in December to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Sholavandan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chellampatty Government High School
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Radio Stations near Sholavandan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
arumbu-fm MP3
mazhai-fm MP3

Museums in Sholavandan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gallery Kutir Asthi Peedam
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Government Museum - Madurai
Keeladi Archaeological Site
Keeladi Museum
Keezhadi Archeological Museum

Libraries in Sholavandan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library0.0
Gandhi Museum Library0.0
Kalaignar Centenary Library0.0
Theosophical Society0.0

Farmers Markets in Sholavandan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Vegetable Market
Fish market
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Jaihindpuram Market
Nelpettai Market
Pandi Bazzar
Pandi Bazzar
Sholavandhan vegetables market
Uzhavar Sandhai

Train Stations in Sholavandan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karumattur
Karupatti
Sholavandan

Bus Stations in Sholavandan

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sholavandhan Bus Stand
Sholavandhan Bus Stand
Veppa Maram bus stop

Gas Stations in Sholavandan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Banks in Sholavandan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Sholavandan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sholavandan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

Post Offices in Sholavandan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Muthalaikulam Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sholavandan

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Kurichipatti Pillaiyar Temple, Vadugapatti
Arutperum Jothi Vallalar Alayam
CSI Immanuel church
CSI Immanuel church
Dhroubadhi Amman temple
Hanuman Temple
Jenagai Aiyappan Temple
Jenagai Ayyappan Temple
Jenagai Mariamman Temple
Jenagai mariamman temple
Sadayandi temple
Saneeshwaran temple
Shivan temple
Sholavandhan Mosque
sholavandhan mosque
Sri Jenagai Narayana Swami Temple
Sri Jenagai narayanswami temple
Sri SeethaLakshmi Gyanalayam
Vatta Pillayar temple
Veeranan Temple
Vinayagar temple

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 Sholavandan

What is the population of Sholavandan?

Sholavandan has a population of 22,578 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,840 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sholavandan 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 Sholavandan?

Sholavandan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Sholavandan?

Sholavandan 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 406 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sholavandan?

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

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