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Valparai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Valparai is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 90,353. Elevation: 3,484 ft (1,062 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
90,353 Population 349/sq mi density
3,484 ft Elevation 1,062 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
92.5 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

Population90,353
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density349/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units36,141
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain92.5 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Population90,353
Population Density349 / sq mi
Elevation3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Coordinates10.3269°, 76.9512°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation92.5 inches (2,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Valparai

Valparai is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 90,353. The city sits at an elevation of 3,484 feet (1,062 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Valparai has a population of 90,353 with a density of 349 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

90,353
Total Population
349
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
258.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Valparai vs India Average

The median household income in Valparai 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 16 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Valparai 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)16

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare7
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Valparai 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 36,141 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 Units36,141

Property Tax

Climate in Valparai

Valparai has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.2°C), the coldest is Dec (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1859 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 14.8° / 31.1° 34.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 15.1° / 35.2° 7.9
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 17.2° / 37.7° 30.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 21.4° / 38.6° 89.5
May 26.2°C / 79°F 21.4° / 35.8° 177.6
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 31° 184.9
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 28.9° 284.4
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 19.8° / 29.2° 263.9
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 19.8° / 29.2° 214.9
Oct 23.6°C / 75°F 18.5° / 29.7° 294.9
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 18° / 28.7° 186.8
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16° / 28.5° 88.8
Valparai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,484 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above India avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Area258.5 sq mi (669.6 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates10.3269°N, 76.9512°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 236 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 283 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 14.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 22.3 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 14.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 8.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in

Valparai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Valparai

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Engineering Munnar College
College of Engineering, Munnar College
Government Arts & Science College-Valparai College

Schools in Valparai

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Upper Primary School , Malakkapara
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Radio Stations near Valparai

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL MELODICS classical MP3

Museums in Valparai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
KDHP Tea Museum

Libraries in Valparai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Division Library0.0
Community Library, Munnar0.0
Janatha Library And Reading Room0.0
Koovapara Public Library0.0
Library College of engineering Munnar0.0
Public Library Mamalakandam0.0
Ramasamy Pillai Memorial Panchayat Library0.0
Saint Stephen's Marthomma Public Library Kuttampuzha0.0
Task Public Library0.0
Tribal Library & Resource Center Pinavoorkudy0.0
Tribal Public Library0.0
Tribal Public Library, Vellaramkuthu0.0
Vayanashala, Mattuppetty0.0
YUVA Library and Reading Room0.0

Farmers Markets in Valparai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Munnar Daily Vegetable Market
Valparai Market

Hotels in Valparai

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bel Visto
Green Hills Hotel
Monica Garden Bungalow
Shajis Kitchen
Silver Heights Homestay
Sri Nandha
Wintel Wild

Restaurants in Valparai

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green Hills Restaurant

Cafes in Valparai

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tea shop

Theatres in Valparai

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Open Stage

Monuments in Valparai

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Tribal Literacy Declaration Parambikulam

Bus Stations in Valparai

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1147742760
Monica NC Bus Stand
TNSTC Bus Stand
Valparai

Stadiums & Teams in Valparai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valparai

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cochin International AirportCOKLarge Airport
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Coimbatore Air Force StationSmall Airport
INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Valparai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Sholayar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valparai

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Annai Vvelankanni Matha Chruch
Balaji Temple
Heart Of Jesus
Madurai Veeran Swamy Temple
Mari Amman Thiru Kovil
Ohm Adhi Muruga Holy Place
Sholayar Muslim Janath Mosque and Arabic School
St. Luke's Church
Stanmore Group Church
Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Valparai

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 7
Restaurants 1
Bars 1
Hotels 7
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Valparai

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Akka Malai
  • • Kallar Mala
  • • Oosimalai
  • • Periya Anai Malai
  • • Samba Mala
  • + 2 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Loam's View

🇮🇳 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valparai

What is the population of Valparai?

Valparai has a population of 90,353 residents and is located in India. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Valparai 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 Valparai?

Valparai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.5 inches.

How is the job market in Valparai?

Valparai 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 16 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Valparai?

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

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