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Tāzhakudi, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Tāzhakudi is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 8,992. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,992 Population 54/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
50.2 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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People

Population8,992
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density54/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units3,597
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population8,992
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates8.2348°, 77.4533°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,274 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Tāzhakudi

Tāzhakudi is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 8,992. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Tāzhakudi has a population of 8,992 with a density of 54 people per square mile, spread across 167.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,992
Total Population
54
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
167.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tāzhakudi vs India Average

The median household income in Tāzhakudi 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 162 business establishments.

Income: Tāzhakudi 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)162

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tāzhakudi 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 3,597 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 Units3,597

Property Tax

Tāzhakudi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area167.1 sq mi (432.7 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates8.2348°N, 77.4533°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1992).

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Unnamed Category 1 100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Tāzhakudi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Tāzhakudi

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Annai FM malayalam, music MP3
Nellai FM MP3

Museums in Tāzhakudi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aqua World
Governement museum
Kamaraj Mandapam
Kamarajar memorial
Mayapuri Wax Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Wandering Monk Museum

Libraries in Tāzhakudi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
St. Xavier's library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tāzhakudi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
All saints market
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
APPTA market
Chettikulam Main Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Market
Marthandam Market
Monday market
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
Sector Market
Shopping Complex
Thaliyaruthan Chanthai
Vadasery Market
Vegetables-Whole Sale
Weekly Market

Airports Near Tāzhakudi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tāzhakudi

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
AVM Clinic
Dr Jeyashekharam hospital
Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic
Gautham Nursing hojme
James Orthopaedic Clinic
Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari
Ravi Scans
S J Nursing Home

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 Tāzhakudi

What is the population of Tāzhakudi?

Tāzhakudi has a population of 8,992 residents and is located in India. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 167.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tāzhakudi 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 Tāzhakudi?

Tāzhakudi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tāzhakudi?

Tāzhakudi 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 162 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tāzhakudi?

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

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