Melukote
City in Karnataka, India
Overview
Melukote is a historic temple town perched in the hills of Karnataka, renowned for its sacred shrines and peaceful natural surroundings. Its ancient temples, picturesque ponds, and rustic streets attract pilgrims and travelers seeking cultural immersion and tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Karnataka
Population
4,011
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.66°, 76.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$274
Local Cost
$148
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
883 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
MYQ
Distance
48 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.