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Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 20,821. Elevation: 636 ft (194 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,821 Population 192/sq mi density
636 ft Elevation 194 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.2 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

Population20,821
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density192/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units8,328
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Population20,821
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Coordinates9.0401°, 77.2741°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 20,821. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet (194 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai has a population of 20,821 with a density of 192 people per square mile, spread across 108.2 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,821
Total Population
192
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
108.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai vs India Average

The median household income in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 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 375 business establishments.

Income: Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 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)375

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 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 8,328 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 Units8,328

Property Tax

Climate in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.2° / 32.5° 88.0
Feb 26°C / 79°F 16.9° / 36.6° 9.9
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.3° / 39.6° 21.4
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 22.7° / 40.3° 67.2
May 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 38.1° 140.4
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 33.6° 73.3
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 33.5° 80.0
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 34.6° 104.1
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21.3° / 33.6° 113.9
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.9° / 32.6° 203.4
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.5° 258.6
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.2° 129.6
Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above India avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area108.2 sq mi (280.2 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates9.0401°N, 77.2741°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

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 1 258 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 2.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fm Kottarakkara classical MP3
Nellai FM MP3

Museums in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Arts Site Museum, Courtallam
Kulathupuzha Forest Museum

Libraries in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jerin Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
kamarajar market
Pavoorchatram Daily Market

Airports Near Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport

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 Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai

What is the population of Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai?

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai has a population of 20,821 residents and is located in India. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 108.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 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 Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai?

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai?

Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 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 375 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai?

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

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