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Sirsi, India

Karnataka · India

Sirsi is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 62,882. Elevation: 1,969 ft (600 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
62,882 Population 14,556/sq mi density
1,969 ft Elevation 600 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
99.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$3,200 median income, 3.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$28,000 home value, $70/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population62,882
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density14,556/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,200
Per Capita$3,400
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$28,000
Rent$70
Housing Units25,153
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain99.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Population62,882
Population Density14,556 / sq mi
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Coordinates14.6207°, 74.8355°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation99.5 inches (2,528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,200
Median Age29.5 years

About Sirsi

Sirsi is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 62,882. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet (600 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sirsi has a population of 62,882 with a density of 14,556 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

62,882
Total Population
14,556
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below India avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sirsi vs India Average

The median household income in Sirsi is $3,200, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $65, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 45 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Income: Sirsi vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$3,200
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,400
Avg Weekly Wage$65

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above India avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above India avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare25
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sirsi is $28,000, 90% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $70 (94% below the national average of $1,163). There are 25,153 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$28,000
90% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$70
94% below India avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units25,153

Property Tax

Climate in Sirsi

Sirsi has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Jan (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2340 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 13° / 31° 15.6
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 13.9° / 35.7° 2.7
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 16.1° / 38.6° 2.0
Apr 29°C / 84°F 20.3° / 40° 29.8
May 27.7°C / 82°F 21.5° / 39° 136.3
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 20.4° / 33.3° 416.5
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 20.8° / 28.9° 704.6
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 20.7° / 28.8° 420.3
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 19.9° / 29.4° 331.4
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.7° 214.3
Nov 23°C / 73°F 15.3° / 29° 50.5
Dec 22.3°C / 72°F 14° / 29.4° 16.0
Sirsi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 99.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above India avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density14,556/sq mi
Coordinates14.6207°N, 74.8355°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.5"
162% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 41.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 3 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 16.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 41.1 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 21.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Sirsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (41.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Sirsi

Institution Type Founded Website
Government First Grade College College
R N Sheety Polytechnic College

Schools in Sirsi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sirsi Forestry College
Government High School, Goli
Rayappa Hulekal High School
Higher Primary School, Shigehalli
Kadakodu Primary School
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Radio Stations near Sirsi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Sirsi

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel President
Pavitra
Samrat
Udupi Hotel

Restaurants in Sirsi

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alekha
Donnie Biryani House
Hotel Krishna
Kamat Hotel - Fish
Meenaxi Bhavan Restaurant

Cinemas in Sirsi

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lakshmi Theater

Castles in Sirsi

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sonda fort

Clinics in Sirsi

18 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atharva Ayurveda Centre
Dharmashala Clinic
Disha Clinic
Dr. KM Rao Anand Clinic
Dr. V.V.Hegde's Homeopathy Clinic
Ganesh Netralaya
herbal doctor
IN #11874248084
Kaumudi Nursing Home
Kaumudi Nursing Home
Kripa Nursing Home
Kripa Nursing Home, Uttara Kannada
Narayana Health Care Centre
Rama Hegde Clinic
Sindhu Clinic
Sirsi Clinic
Vatsalya Health Care Centre
Venkateshwara Clinic

Dentists in Sirsi

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nagesh Dental Clinic
OM Dental Clinic
Shree Krishna Dental Clinic
Shree Sai Dental Clinic
SMP Dental Care

Veterinaries in Sirsi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #11874642037

Bus Stations in Sirsi

8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hegdekatta Mosque
IN #2522868201
Kadabala
Kolagibees
KSRTC Depot
Kuntemane
Salkani
Sirsi New Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Sirsi

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #11882797691
IN #3732527621
Indian Oil
Nilekani Fuels
Petrol bunk
TSS Nayara

Banks in Sirsi

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bank of Baroda
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Sirsi Urban Sahakari Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
Vijaya Bank

Airports Near Sirsi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hubballi AirportHBXMedium Airport

Post Offices in Sirsi

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Main Post Office
Nilekani Post Office
Post Office Neggu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sirsi

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chaudamma Devi
Ganpati Temple
Shirasi Marikamba Gadduge
Shri Siddivinayaka Temple
Shri Someshwara Temple
Siddivinayaka Temple, Goli
Sirsi Marikamba Temple
Subhramanya Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Sirsi

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 24
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 5
Cafes 1
Banks 9
Hotels 5
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 8

🇮🇳 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sirsi

What is the population of Sirsi?

Sirsi has a population of 62,882 residents and is located in India. The population density is 14,556 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sirsi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,200, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $28,000 (90% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $70 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sirsi?

Sirsi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 99.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sirsi?

Sirsi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $65. There are 45 business establishments in the area, including 5 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Sirsi?

The median home value in Sirsi is $28,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $70.

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