Karkala
City in Karnataka, India
Overview
Karkala is a lively historical town in Karnataka, India, renowned for its ancient Jain basadis, giant monolithic statues, and serene rural environs. With a friendly local population and cultural traditions, it's a gateway to traditional Tuluva architecture and spirituality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Karnataka
Population
25,800
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
13.21°, 74.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$322
Local Cost
$176
Local Income
$160
Cashless
50
English
40
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
3614 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXE
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.