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Terku Kallikulam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Terku Kallikulam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 5,980. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,980 Population 25/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
42.2 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

Population5,980
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density25/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units2,392
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population5,980
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates8.3528°, 77.6637°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,073 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Terku Kallikulam

Terku Kallikulam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 5,980. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Terku Kallikulam has a population of 5,980 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,980
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
242.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Terku Kallikulam vs India Average

The median household income in Terku Kallikulam 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 108 business establishments.

Income: Terku Kallikulam 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)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Terku Kallikulam 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 2,392 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 Units2,392

Property Tax

Terku Kallikulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates8.3528°N, 77.6637°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

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 1 286 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.7 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.1 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Terku Kallikulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Terku Kallikulam

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady of Snows Matriculation School
அரசு மேல்நிலைப் பள்ளி
St.Aloysius Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Terku Kallikulam

5 stations within ~55 km.

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

Libraries in Terku Kallikulam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Terku Kallikulam

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

Gas Stations in Terku Kallikulam

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Airports Near Terku Kallikulam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Terku Kallikulam

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
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 Terku Kallikulam

What is the population of Terku Kallikulam?

Terku Kallikulam has a population of 5,980 residents and is located in India. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Terku Kallikulam 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 Terku Kallikulam?

Terku Kallikulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

How is the job market in Terku Kallikulam?

Terku Kallikulam 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 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Terku Kallikulam?

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

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