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Thuraiyur, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Thuraiyur is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 32,439. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
32,439 Population 89/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
30.4 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

Population32,439
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density89/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units12,976
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population32,439
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates11.1481°, 78.5991°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Thuraiyur

Thuraiyur is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 32,439. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Thuraiyur has a population of 32,439 with a density of 89 people per square mile, spread across 366.2 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

32,439
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
366.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Thuraiyur vs India Average

The median household income in Thuraiyur 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 584 business establishments.

Income: Thuraiyur 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)584

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thuraiyur 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 12,976 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 Units12,976

Property Tax

Climate in Thuraiyur

Thuraiyur has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1027 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 15.8° / 32.5° 38.1
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 17° / 36.6° 8.5
Mar 29.1°C / 84°F 19.1° / 40.5° 8.5
Apr 31.4°C / 88°F 23.2° / 41.4° 26.5
May 31.1°C / 88°F 24.3° / 41° 79.3
Jun 29.5°C / 85°F 23.4° / 38.5° 64.5
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 23.1° / 37.4° 82.2
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.7° / 37.4° 117.0
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 22.1° / 36.3° 122.7
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.4° 168.9
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 19.6° / 31.3° 197.2
Dec 24°C / 75°F 17.2° / 30.3° 113.5
Thuraiyur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.9°F
55% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area366.2 sq mi (948.5 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates11.1481°N, 78.5991°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 230 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 91 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 259 km
2011 Thane Category 1 155 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 151 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 81 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 234 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in
April 89°F (31°C) 1.7 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
August 85°F (30°C) 3.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 3.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Thuraiyur has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Thuraiyur

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A D W Hr Sec school
Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School
Vijibharrathi Nursery & Primary School
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Radio Stations near Thuraiyur

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JN FM TAMIL music MP3

Libraries in Thuraiyur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CMC Central Libary0.0

Bus Stations in Thuraiyur

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1000895302

Gas Stations in Thuraiyur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HP

Banks in Thuraiyur

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
IDBI Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited

Airports Near Thuraiyur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport
Thanjavur Air Force StationTJVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thuraiyur

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prasanna Venkatachalapathi Temple

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 Thuraiyur

What is the population of Thuraiyur?

Thuraiyur has a population of 32,439 residents and is located in India. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 366.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Thuraiyur 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 Thuraiyur?

Thuraiyur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

How is the job market in Thuraiyur?

Thuraiyur 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 584 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thuraiyur?

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

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