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Tiruvannamalai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Tiruvannamalai is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 145,278. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
145,278 Population 27,567/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
40.4 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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Full City Profile

People

Population145,278
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density27,567/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units58,111
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Population145,278
Population Density27,567 / sq mi
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Coordinates12.2266°, 79.0746°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 145,278. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Tiruvannamalai has a population of 145,278 with a density of 27,567 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

145,278
Total Population
27,567
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tiruvannamalai vs India Average

The median household income in Tiruvannamalai 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 87 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Income: Tiruvannamalai vs India

Commute Mode

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)87

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare41
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tiruvannamalai 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 58,111 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 Units58,111

Property Tax

Climate in Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 1292 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 16.8° / 31.5° 36.0
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 18.1° / 35.3° 9.3
Mar 28.6°C / 84°F 20.2° / 39.6° 9.4
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 23.3° / 41.2° 19.4
May 31.6°C / 89°F 24.7° / 41.8° 75.0
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 24.5° / 39.4° 76.3
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 23.7° / 37.5° 121.6
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 37° 154.5
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.8° / 35.5° 139.3
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 21.9° / 34.1° 173.0
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 20.5° / 31.1° 325.1
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.2° 153.6
Tiruvannamalai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density27,567/sq mi
Coordinates12.2266°N, 79.0746°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 276 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 173 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 192 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 132 km
2011 Thane Category 2 107 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 114 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 95 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 298 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 166 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 2.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.8 in
August 85°F (29°C) 5.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 6.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Tiruvannamalai has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Tiruvannamalai

Institution Type Founded Website
Aravindhar Agricultural Institute Of Technology College — Visit →
Aruna Vidhya Arts and Science College College — —
Arunachala College Of Education College — —
Arunai Engineering College College — Visit →
Chezhian College of Education College — Visit →
Dr. Meenakshi College of Teacher Education College — —
Kalaignar Karunanidhi Government Arts College College — Visit →
Kamban College of Arts and Science for Women College — Visit →
Kumaran Polytechnic College College — —
Shanmuga Industries Arts & Science College College — Visit →
Vignesh Nursing College College — —

Schools in Tiruvannamalai

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
S Murugaiyan Memorial Model Higher Secondary School — — — —
Shanmuga Industries Government Higher Secondary School — — — —
Marudam Farm School — — — —
Danish Mission Higher Secondary School — — — —
Gandhi Nagar Matriculation Higher Secondary School — — — —
Mount Saint Joseph Matriculation Higher Secondary School — — — —
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Vidyalaya Nursery and Primary School — — — —
Bhagavan Higher Secondary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Tiruvannamalai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tiruvannamalai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock Paintings, Sethavarai, Sathiyamangalam

Hotels in Tiruvannamalai

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arunaa Lodge
Arunachala Ramana Home
Arunai Anantha
Athena
Ganeh International Lodge
Gia Mantra Global village
Hotel Sri Arul Jothi
Lakshmi Lodge
Luxury Guest house
R.K. Pink House
Shree chendur residency
Sparsa Resort
Sri Thirumagal Lodge
Sri thirummalaivasa
Surya Lodge
Swathi Sri Residency

Restaurants in Tiruvannamalai

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abirami
Ananda Ramana
Aruna Cafe
Arunagiri
AuroUsha
Five Elements
German Bakery
Hotel Kanna Veg
Hotel Mayura Dhaba
Hotel Sri Arul Jothi
Little Tibet
Mess Block
Nellai Karupatti Kaapi
NO MAD Café
Sathya Cafe
Sri Aranachula Veg
Tasty Cafe
The Dreaming Tree

Cafes in Tiruvannamalai

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ever Green Cafe
GERMAN CAFE
Mamma Montra
Manna Cafe
Sri Bhagvan Net Park
Tasty Café

Cinemas in Tiruvannamalai

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sakthi Theatre

Monuments in Tiruvannamalai

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sculpture Tank (Amma Kulam), Kilravandavadi
Shiva cave

Clinics in Tiruvannamalai

26 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A S Clinic
Deepam Clinic
Deepam Speciality Clinic
Deepaoli Clinic
Dr Tamilmani Child Specialists
Dr. Gunasekaran Clinic
Dr. Ushakalayani Clinic
Jai Clinic
K.S. Surgical Clinic
Krishna Fertility Centre
Maiyura Clinic
Malar Clinic
Malar Health Care and Acupuncture Clinic
PT Chest Clinic
Puyangam Vaithiya Thalam Varma & Ayurveda
Rajam Nursing Home
Sai Bali Clinic
Sekar Bhavani Clinic
Sri Arunai Homeo Clinic
Sri Balaji Nursing Home, Tiruvannamalai
Sri Balakandhan Clinic
Sri Ramnashram Clinic
Surya Speciality Clinic
Swathi Diabetic Research Centre
Theepa Nursing Home
Usharani Diabetic and General Clinic

Dentists in Tiruvannamalai

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arun Dental Clinic
Bhagya Dental Care
Dheepam Dental Clinic
JM Dental Care
Kanishka Dental Care
Raja Dental Care
Sai Dental Clinic
Sai Skin & Dental Care Centre

Train Stations in Tiruvannamalai

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tiruvannamalai

Bus Stations in Tiruvannamalai

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #844764282
Thiruvannamalai Bus Stand
Tiruvannamalai New Bus Stand
Tiruvannamalai New Bus Stand
TNSTC Tanthiperiyar Bus Depot , Tiruvannamalai

Gas Stations in Tiruvannamalai

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
HP
HP
HP
HP
HP
IN #10197712613
IN #1411215742
IN #1411215743
IN #1669911966
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Banks in Tiruvannamalai

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Bank

Airports Near Tiruvannamalai

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Vellore Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Tiruvannamalai

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Head Post Office
Indian Post Office Mathur
Post Office 606603

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tiruvannamalai

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Thirunerthi Amman Temple
Arulmigu Yamalingam
Arunachaleswara Temple
Athithi Ashram
Ayya mouna
Doorvasa Maharishi Temple
Ganesha
Mooji Satsang
Om NAVA LINGAM
Om Valampuri Vinayagar
Ramana Ashram
Renugambal Amman Temple
Seshadri Asram
Shiva
Shri Kumaran Temple
Shri Maha Nandi Temple
Shri Maha Sakthi
Shri Niruthi Lingam
Skanda Ashram
Sri Devi Karumari Amman
Sri Devi Karumari Amman
Sri Parashakti Temple
Sri Siva Shakti Ammaiyar Ashram
Thiru Ner Annamalai Temple
Virupaksha cave
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram

Explore Near Tiruvannamalai

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Tiruvannamalai

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 40
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 20
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Hotels 14
Places of Worship 37

Things to See Near Tiruvannamalai

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Arunachaleshwar
  • • Kavuthi Malai

🇮🇳 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 Tiruvannamalai

What is the population of Tiruvannamalai?

Tiruvannamalai has a population of 145,278 residents and is located in India. The population density is 27,567 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai?

Tiruvannamalai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tiruvannamalai?

Tiruvannamalai 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 87 business establishments in the area, including 20 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Tiruvannamalai?

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

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