Thirumalaisamudram has risen in importance due to the emergence of SASTRA University. The university covers most of the north-eastern part of the village. There are also a number of tea shops and restaurants adjoining the college.
Source: Best time to visit, weather and climate Tirumalaisamudram[3]
The period from November to February in Thirumalaisamudram is pleasant, with a climate full of warm days and cool nights. The onset of summer is from March, with the mercury reaching its peak by the end of May and June. The average temperatures range from 81°F (27°C) in January to 97°F (36°C) in May and June. Summer rains are sparse and the first monsoon, the South-West monsoon, commences in June and continues till September. North-East monsoon begins October and continues till January. The rainfall during the South-West monsoon period is much lower than that of the North-East monsoon. The North-East monsoon is beneficial to the district at large because of the heavy rainfall and the Western ghats (mountain ranges) feeding the river Cauvery. The average rainfall is 37 inches (940mm), most of which is contributed by the North-East monsoon.
Demographics
As per the 2011 census, Thirumalaisamudram had a population of 6,783 with 4020 males and 2763 females. The sex ratio was 687 and the literacy rate, 94.88 with Males 97.41 and Females 91.21.