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Tāmaraikkulam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Tāmaraikkulam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 12,372. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,372 Population 71/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
28.2 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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Full City Profile

People

Population12,372
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density71/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units4,949
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population12,372
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates10.1085°, 77.5553°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Tāmaraikkulam

Tāmaraikkulam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 12,372. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Tāmaraikkulam has a population of 12,372 with a density of 71 people per square mile, spread across 174.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,372
Total Population
71
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
174.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tāmaraikkulam vs India Average

The median household income in Tāmaraikkulam 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 223 business establishments.

Income: Tāmaraikkulam 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)223

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tāmaraikkulam 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 4,949 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 Units4,949

Property Tax

Climate in Tāmaraikkulam

Tāmaraikkulam has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 29.2° 42.1
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 14.8° / 32.8° 7.2
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 16.7° / 36.7° 21.4
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 20.1° / 37.5° 75.7
May 26.6°C / 80°F 20.3° / 36.3° 113.2
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 19.2° / 33.1° 96.7
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 19.3° / 31.4° 127.8
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 32.1° 154.0
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 18.1° / 30.6° 139.7
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18.2° / 30.3° 260.3
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 17.1° / 27.8° 190.5
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 15.5° / 27.3° 104.9
Tāmaraikkulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area174.1 sq mi (450.8 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates10.1085°N, 77.5553°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 175 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 239 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 259 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Tāmaraikkulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Tāmaraikkulam

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
mazhai-fm MP3

Museums in Tāmaraikkulam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kodai Observatory Museum
Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History
Wax World

Libraries in Tāmaraikkulam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jane Cummings Library0.0
Kodaikanal Anaikudi Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tāmaraikkulam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Salai Market
Kodaikanal Township Daily Vegetable Market
Veggie market

Clinics in Tāmaraikkulam

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #6763538417
Selvi Electro Homeo Clinic

Dentists in Tāmaraikkulam

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Chozhan Dental Clinic

Airports Near Tāmaraikkulam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

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 Tāmaraikkulam

What is the population of Tāmaraikkulam?

Tāmaraikkulam has a population of 12,372 residents and is located in India. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 174.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tāmaraikkulam 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 Tāmaraikkulam?

Tāmaraikkulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tāmaraikkulam?

Tāmaraikkulam 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 223 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tāmaraikkulam?

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

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