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Vegarai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Vegarai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 9,330. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,330 Population 63/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
26.0 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

Population9,330
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density63/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units3,732
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population9,330
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates11.0903°, 77.9679°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (661 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Vegarai

Vegarai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 9,330. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Vegarai has a population of 9,330 with a density of 63 people per square mile, spread across 147.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,330
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
147.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vegarai vs India Average

The median household income in Vegarai 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 168 business establishments.

Income: Vegarai 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)168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vegarai 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 3,732 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 Units3,732

Property Tax

Vegarai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area147.3 sq mi (381.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates11.0903°N, 77.9679°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 298 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 140 km
2011 Thane Category 1 221 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 218 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 149 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 2.8 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Vegarai has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Vegarai

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary school
Venkarai secondary school
Kallipalayam school
Thittamedu Primary school
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Radio Stations near Vegarai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Vegarai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Competitive Exam Success Library0.0
Noyyal library0.0
Public library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vegarai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thursday Market
Weekly market

Banks in Vegarai

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

agricultural cooperative credit bank

Airports Near Vegarai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport

Post Offices in Vegarai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vengarai Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vegarai

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arasamara pillaiyar
Om shakthi Temple
Pillaiyar Kovil
Puthu venkarai amman temple
Selva Vinayakar Kovil
Thangayi amman kovil
venkarai amman 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 Vegarai

What is the population of Vegarai?

Vegarai has a population of 9,330 residents and is located in India. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 147.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vegarai 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 Vegarai?

Vegarai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Vegarai?

Vegarai 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 168 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vegarai?

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

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