Thenkasi, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Thenkasi is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 70,545. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 70,545 |
| Population Density | 6,992 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9600°, 77.3153° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,562 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thenkasi
Thenkasi is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 70,545. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Thenkasi
Thenkasi has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1290 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above India avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9600°N, 77.3153°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in |
Thenkasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Thenkasi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Paramakalyani College | College | - | , |
Schools in Thenkasi
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKVK Matric School | - | - | - | - |
| ICI Boys Hr. Sec. School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael's Girls Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hindu Middle school | - | - | - | - |
| Hindu Middle school | - | - | - | - |
| Hindu Middle School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thenkasi
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous Radio Hindi | music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Voxa | - | MP3 | |
| Nellai FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in Thenkasi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folk Arts Site Museum, Courtallam | ||||
| Gajendravaradhar Arakkattalai Arungatchiyagam |
Libraries in Thenkasi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerin Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thenkasi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kamarajar market | |||||
| Pavoorchatram Daily Market |
Restaurants in Thenkasi
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Thenkasi
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Thenkasi
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thenkasi
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Thenkasi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Thenkasi
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thenkasi
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thenkasi
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Thenkasi
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram International Airport | TRV | Large Airport |
| Kovilpatti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tuticorin Airport | TCR | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thenkasi
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arulmigu Kaasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi | |
| Keela Sankaran Kovil | |
| Murugan Templa | |
| Syed Suleiman Pirjade Mosque | |
| Vembadi Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Thenkasi
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Thenkasi
3 places within 15 km
- • Padikattu Malai
- • Perianurutti Malai
- • Rajathottam view Point
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What is the population of Thenkasi?
Thenkasi has a population of 70,545 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,992 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thenkasi?
Thenkasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.
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