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Vīrakeralam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Vīrakeralam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 23,841. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,841 Population 76/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
45.5 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

Population23,841
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density76/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units9,536
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Population23,841
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates11.0077°, 76.9126°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Vīrakeralam

Vīrakeralam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 23,841. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet (431 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Vīrakeralam has a population of 23,841 with a density of 76 people per square mile, spread across 312.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,841
Total Population
76
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
312.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vīrakeralam vs India Average

The median household income in Vīrakeralam 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 429 business establishments.

Income: Vīrakeralam 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)429

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vīrakeralam 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 9,536 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 Units9,536

Property Tax

Climate in Vīrakeralam

Vīrakeralam has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Dec (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1379 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 14.5° / 31.9° 32.1
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 15.4° / 35.7° 7.2
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 17.6° / 38.3° 23.8
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 21.6° / 39.1° 62.3
May 26.8°C / 80°F 21.1° / 37.2° 133.5
Jun 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 32.4° 122.2
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 20.3° / 30.4° 196.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 30.7° 190.4
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 19.6° / 30.2° 153.7
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.3° 221.1
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 17.5° / 28.8° 159.7
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.9° 76.7
Vīrakeralam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area312.6 sq mi (809.7 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates11.0077°N, 76.9126°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

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 1 246 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 264 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Vīrakeralam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Vīrakeralam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ece department
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Radio Stations near Vīrakeralam

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hand Of Jesus - HINDI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KANNADA christian MP3 64 kbps
AURAL MELODICS classical MP3
Hand Of Jesus - NEPALI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - CHINESE christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ENGLISH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HEBREW christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TELUGU christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KONKANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - FRENCH christian MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Vīrakeralam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gass Forest Museum
GeeDee Car Museum
GeeDee Car Museum
PSG GRD Museum of Science & Technology
Tamil Nadu Police Museum
Tamil Nadu Police Museum

Libraries in Vīrakeralam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azhicodan Library0.0
Branch Library0.0
Branch Library0.0
Branch library0.0
Branch library0.0
Bujanganur Branch Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Cheran Maa Nagar0.0
Cheran Maa Nagar0.0
District Central Library0.0
District Central Library0.0
District Central Library0.0
Elapully panchayath library0.0
GAC Men's Hostel Library0.0
GAC Men's Hostel Library0.0
Government Polytechnic College Library0.0
Government Public Library, Walayar0.0
Government village library0.0
Jain Library0.0
Jain Library0.0
Jayaprasadh vayanashala0.0
JustBooksclc Library0.0
JustBooksclc Library0.0
KPR Central Library0.0
Kundumuli Vayanashala0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Library old building0.0
MCL Employees Library0.0
Prime College of Pharmacy Library0.0
Priyadarshini Library0.0
Priyadarshini Library0.0
PSG College Library0.0
Public Library, Neelikad0.0
Ramanathapuram Govt Library0.0
Ramanathapuram Govt Library0.0
School Library Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode0.0
Swashraya Library0.0
TNAU Library0.0
Valladi Vaayanashala0.0
village library0.0
Village Library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
Vivekananda Block0.0

Farmers Markets in Vīrakeralam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annur saturday market (weekly market)
Ettimadai Wednesday Market
farmers market
farmers market
FLOWER MARKET
FLOWER MARKET
Kanjikode Market
Karamadai Friday Market
Karamadai Market
karamadai transport mundy market
M.G.R.Wholesale Market
Parisakkkal Market
pooluvappatti daily market
Saibaba Colony Vegetable Market
Sulur Market
TDR Banana auction mundy
Thudiyalur weekly market
tudiyalur cattle market
tudiyalur daily market
Uppukinar Lane
Uppukinar Lane

Restaurants in Vīrakeralam

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Grill

Cafes in Vīrakeralam

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aavin
Sri Ganesh Bakery

Dentists in Vīrakeralam

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Plus

Veterinaries in Vīrakeralam

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corporation Street Dog Sterilisation Centre

Gas Stations in Vīrakeralam

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
Nayara

Banks in Vīrakeralam

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-operative Credit Society (e-centre)
State Bank of India

Breweries in Vīrakeralam

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
United Spirits Ltd

Stadiums & Teams in Vīrakeralam

TeamLeagueDivision
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
PET office
Stadium stands

Airports Near Vīrakeralam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Coimbatore Air Force StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vīrakeralam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office - Lawley Road

Treatment Centers in Vīrakeralam

67 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acupuncture Home
Aiswarya Clinic
Akshaya Clinic
Alshifa Healing and Naturopathy Clinic
Anbu Child Care Clinic
Annai Nursing Home
Aroghya Nursing Home
Arunn Surgery
Balaji Nursing Home
C.S.R. Nursing Home, Coimbatore
Clarity Imaging Centre
Dr. B. Nirmala Womens Clinic
Dr. J K's Homeopathy Clinic
Dr. K. Suresh Clinic
Dr. Karthikeyan Clinic
Dr. N.S. Palaniappan nursing home
Dr. Rajasekar Clinic
Dr. Sumathi Chandrasekaran Clinic
ENT Clinic
G.K.P Clinics
Gateway Clinic
Gireesh Clinic
Harshika's Homoeo Clinic
Iswarya Fertility Test Tube Baby and Research Centre
K.M. Polyclinic
Kannan Clinic
Karthic Nursing Home
Karthic Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.
Karthick Polyclinic
Karthik Clinic
Kavya Ortho Centre
Kids Clinic
Kumaran Clinic
Lakshmi ENT Clinic
Lekha Clinic
Mallika Nursing Home
Marutham Health Clinic
Microbiological Laboratory
Muruganatham Clinic
Nalam Child Care
Paari Nursing Home
Parthiban Nursing Home
Ponnammal Duraisamy Eye Clinic
Poornima Clinic
Rk Bai Corporation Health Centre
S.M.Clinic, Podhanur, Coimbatore
Sayee Kids Care
Shajitha Anwaruddin Clinic
Shakthi Clinic
Shark Clinic
Shree Kanna Clinic
Shree Malar Clinic
Shree Saravana Nursing Home
Siloam Thomas Eye Hospital
Sky speech & hearing care Clinic
SM Clinic
Sree Ramm Nursing Home
Sri Durga Poly Clinic
Sri Loga Clinic
Sri Meru Nursing Home, Coimbatore
Sri Rani Poly Clinic
Sri Saastha Physiotherapy Centre
Swathi Poly Clinic
The Sheriff Dental
Thiru Physiotherapy Clinic
Vetri's Homeo Care
Vista Care Opticals & Eye Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vīrakeralam

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Gnana Vinayagar Temple
Arulmigu Sri Lakshmi Vinayagar Temple
Full Gospel Pentecostal Church
Mosque

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 Vīrakeralam

What is the population of Vīrakeralam?

Vīrakeralam has a population of 23,841 residents and is located in India. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 312.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vīrakeralam 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 Vīrakeralam?

Vīrakeralam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches.

How is the job market in Vīrakeralam?

Vīrakeralam 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 429 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vīrakeralam?

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

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