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Thoothukudi, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Thoothukudi is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 410,760. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
410,760 Population 1,305/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
24.7 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

Population410,760
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,305/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units164,304
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population410,760
Population Density1,305 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates8.7674°, 78.1343°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 410,760. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Thoothukudi has a population of 410,760 with a density of 1,305 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

410,760
Total Population
1,305
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
314.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Thoothukudi vs India Average

The median household income in Thoothukudi 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 145 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Income: Thoothukudi 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)145

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare97
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thoothukudi 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 164,304 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 Units164,304

Property Tax

Climate in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.8°C), the coldest is Dec (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 19.4° / 32.5° 88.6
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 20° / 35.9° 14.5
Mar 29.6°C / 85°F 22.3° / 38.5° 19.3
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 25.3° / 38.8° 48.0
May 30.3°C / 87°F 25.4° / 38.6° 80.1
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 24.8° / 36.9° 41.0
Jul 29°C / 84°F 24.4° / 36.7° 43.1
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 24.2° / 37.2° 63.7
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 24° / 36.6° 69.6
Oct 28°C / 82°F 23.5° / 35.3° 192.2
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.7° 289.9
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30.6° 161.3
Thoothukudi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.7°F
57% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area314.7 sq mi (815.1 km²)
Population Density1,305/sq mi
Coordinates8.7674°N, 78.1343°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

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 1 220 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
March 85°F (30°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.8 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.2 in
August 87°F (30°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 87°F (30°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Thoothukudi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 80°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Thoothukudi

Institution Type Founded Website
A. P. C. Mahalaxmi College for Women College - Visit →
Bishop Caldwell College College - ,
Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering College - Visit →
Geetha Jeevan College Of Arts And Science College - ,
Grace College of Engineering College - Visit →
Grace College of Engineering College - Visit →
Holycross Engineering College College - Visit →
Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science College - Visit →
St. Mary's College College - ,
St. Mother Theresa Engineering College College - Visit →
V. O. Chidambaram College College 1951 Visit →

Schools in Thoothukudi

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dasnevis Matha Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Subbiah Vidyalayam Girl's Higher Secondary School - - - -
Ice - King of Kings Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
St. Mary's Boys Higher Secondary School - - - -
Bell Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
SDR School - - - -
VICTORIA SCHOOL CBSE - - - -
Bharat Ratna Kamarajar Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Bala Akshaya Nursery & Primary School - - - -
St. Lasalle Higher Secondary School - - - -
X'an Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Sri Saradha Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Karapettai Nadar Higher Secondary School - - - -
Twinkle Primary School - - - -
The Vikasa School - - - -
Sevite School - - - -
St. Francis Xavier Higher Secondary School - - - -
St. Charles Middle School - - - -
St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School - - - -
Amrita Vidyalayam Senior Secondary School - - - -
B. M. C. Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Karapettai Nadar Higher Secondary School - - - -
A.P.C. Veerabahu Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
X'an Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Subbiah Vidyalayam Girl's Higher Secondary School - - - -
St. Mary's Boys Higher Secondary School - - - -
Bharat Ratna Kamarajar Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
Bala Akshaya Nursery & Primary School - - - -
St. Lasalle Higher Secondary School - - - -
Dasnevis Matha Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Sri Saradha Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Johns Matriculation School - - - -
Twinkle Primary School - - - -
The Vikasa School - - - -
St. Charles Middle School - - - -
St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School - - - -
Kamaraj Matriculation School - - - -
Vikasa Primary School - - - -
Johns Matriculation School - - - -
Sri Pathirakaliamman Nadar Middle School - - - -
A.P.C. Veerabahu Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Thoothukudi

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Paramankurichi - MP3 128 kbps
Nellai FM - MP3
AIR Tuticorin news, tamil music AAC+ 78 kbps

Museums in Thoothukudi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kattabomman Fort

Farmers Markets in Thoothukudi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sandhai

Hotels in Thoothukudi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

S. R. M. Hotel

Restaurants in Thoothukudi

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant
Bell Harbour Hotel
canteen
Hotel Sangamithra
Oyalo Pizza
Sri Ashok Bhavaan

Cafes in Thoothukudi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

siron cafe

Clinics in Thoothukudi

16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annai Manomani Siddha Clinic
Dr. Shankara Narayana ENT Hospital
ECHS Polyclinic
Jaya Homoeopathy Clinic
JR Dental Clinic
Lakshmi Nursing Home
Maitreyi Clinic
Radha Nursing Home & Endoscopy
Raja Clinic
Rasi Clinic
S.M Clinic
Saravana Polyclinic
Shri Ravendraagh Nursing Home
Sri Krishna Ayurveda Chikitsalaya
Sujatha Clinic
Theiva Nursing Home

Dentists in Thoothukudi

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baskaran Dental Clinic
Hi -Tech Dental Care
Jai Devan Hi-Tech Dental Clinic
Prem Dental Clinic
PRR Multi Speciality Dental Care
Sara Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Thoothukudi

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pet Clinic

Gas Stations in Thoothukudi

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
IN #1409140015
IN #5312724761
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Banks in Thoothukudi

17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Canara Bank
DBS Bank India
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
IDFC First Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
South Indian Bank
State Bank of India
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
Union Bank of India
Yes Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Thoothukudi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Thoothukudi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kovilpatti Airport-Small Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thoothukudi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tuticorin Head Post Office
Tuticorin Head Post Office

Treatment Centers in Thoothukudi

46 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Annai Eye Clinics
Annai Manomani Siddha Clinic
Annam Clinic
Devi Clinic
Divine Skin Clinic
Diya Clinic
Dr Care Clinic
Dr. Arul's Diabetes & Lifestyle Centre
Dr. K. Ramsundar Neuro Centre
Dr. M. G. Mohandas Clinic
Dr. Muthupandi Clinic
Dr. Shankara Narayana ENT Hospital
Dr.Stephen Memorial Dental Clinic & Orthodontic Centre
Dr.V Arunachalam Clinic
ECHS Polyclinic
Endoscopy Clinic
Gokul Ortho Centre
Gothai Clinic
Jaya Homoeopathy Clinic
Jayam Nursing Home
JJ Homeo Clinic
Jothi Nursing Home, Tuticorin
JR Dental Clinic
JSP Dental Clinic
Kamali Dental Clinic
Kidney Care Center
KMC Clinic
Krishna ENT Clinic
Kulaiyankarisal Hospital
Lakshmi Nursing Home
Maitreyi Clinic
Priya Clinic
Radha Nursing Home & Endoscopy
Raja Clinic
Rasi Clinic
S.M Clinic
Sakthi Vinayaga Clinic
Saravana Polyclinic
Shri Ravendraagh Nursing Home
Sri Krishna Ayurveda Chikitsalaya
Suganthi Nursing Home
Sujatha Clinic
Thadeus Skin Clinic
Theiva Nursing Home
Vijayam Women's Clinic
Vinayaga Polyclinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thoothukudi

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AL-Masjidul bilall mosque
C.S.I. Christ Church
C.S.I. St. Peters Church
Our Lady of Snows Shrine Bascilica
St. Charles Borromeo Church
St.Paul's Church
அருள்மிகு ஶ்ரீ பத்திரகாளி அம்மன் திருக்கோவில்

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Thoothukudi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 55
Pharmacies 42
Restaurants 9
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 34
Hotels 3
Parks 9
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 58

Things to See Near Thoothukudi

6 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (5)
  • • Mullakkadu Beach
  • • Muthu Nagar New Beach
  • • Punnaikayal Beach
  • • Tharuvai Kulam Beach
  • • Thoothukudi Harbour Beach
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Bee Town Water Park

🇮🇳 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 Thoothukudi

What is the population of Thoothukudi?

Thoothukudi has a population of 410,760 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,305 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Thoothukudi 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 Thoothukudi?

Thoothukudi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Thoothukudi?

Thoothukudi 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 145 business establishments in the area, including 9 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Thoothukudi?

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

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