Kavalur
City in Karnataka, India
Overview
Kavalur is a small, peaceful village known for hosting the renowned Vainu Bappu Observatory in southern Karnataka, India. Surrounded by lush countryside, it offers a tranquil rural experience while remaining an important spot for astronomy enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Karnataka
Population
1,145
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
15.29°, 75.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$262
Local Cost
$108
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
600 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 30/100.