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Vengikkal, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Vengikkal is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 18,244. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,244 Population 67/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 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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People

Population18,244
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density67/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units7,298
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population18,244
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates12.2642°, 79.0675°
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 Vengikkal

Vengikkal is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 18,244. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 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.

Vengikkal has a population of 18,244 with a density of 67 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,244
Total Population
67
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
273.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vengikkal vs India Average

The median household income in Vengikkal 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 328 business establishments.

Income: Vengikkal 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)328

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vengikkal 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 7,298 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 Units7,298

Property Tax

Climate in Vengikkal

Vengikkal has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.1° 29.7
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 16.4° / 35.6° 6.1
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 19° / 40.2° 9.1
Apr 31°C / 88°F 22.2° / 42.2° 20.2
May 31.4°C / 89°F 23.9° / 42.3° 73.1
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 23.9° / 39.3° 95.7
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23° / 37.4° 139.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.6° 173.0
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 22° / 34.6° 152.8
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 20.6° / 33.1° 165.1
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.3° / 30.7° 309.9
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.9° 148.9
Vengikkal 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 584 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

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates12.2642°N, 79.0675°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 M5.2 129 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 1 272 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 175 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 196 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 130 km
2011 Thane Category 2 110 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 117 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 99 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 296 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 167 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 89 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

Vengikkal 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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Schools in Vengikkal

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt High scool,melnachipattu
govt elementary school,melnachipattu
Shazammal Vidhya Mandhir
Loyola Academy Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Sishya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
P.V.K. Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Government Higher Secondary School
SRGDS Matriculation school
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Museums in Vengikkal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock Paintings, Sethavarai, Sathiyamangalam

Hotels in Vengikkal

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Tamilnadu
Shiva Residency
UJ Pallazzio – Business Class Luxury Hotel

Restaurants in Vengikkal

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adyar Ananda Bhavan
BABA RESIDENCY TIRUVANNAMALI
Sri Ram Restaurant

Cafes in Vengikkal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Nandhini
chai booth

Clinics in Vengikkal

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MMS Hearing care
MRK ENT Clinic

Dentists in Vengikkal

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Happy Dental Care
Sri Saravana Speciality Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Vengikkal

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Turinjapuram

Bus Stations in Vengikkal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TNSTC Bus Depot , Tiruvannamalai

Gas Stations in Vengikkal

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Senthil Raja Agencies

Banks in Vengikkal

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank
HDFC Bank
IDFC First Bank

Airports Near Vengikkal

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Vellore AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vengikkal

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Om Chandra Lingam
Arulmigu Shri Raghavendra
Arulmigu Sri Varuna Lingam
Easwaramma Hall
Gowthama Maharishi Temple
Greenland Ashram
IDUKKU PILLAIYAR TEMPLE
Kali temple
Kannappan Ayanar
Kubera Lingam
Panjmuktan
Raja Rajaswaree
Sri Sai Baba Mandir
Vayu Lingam
Vediyappan 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 Vengikkal

What is the population of Vengikkal?

Vengikkal has a population of 18,244 residents and is located in India. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vengikkal 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 Vengikkal?

Vengikkal 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 Vengikkal?

Vengikkal 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 328 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vengikkal?

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

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