Living in Madikeri

Madikeri is a large place in Karnataka, India, home to 33,540 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #172 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 29%, #1,032 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 31%, #1,086 of 3,608).

Residents33,540
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport60 km (Kannur International)
Nearest city of 100k+70 km
Within 30 km66,100 people
Sea coast62 km
Terrain around itabout 1,060 m, height range 450 m
Main railway line66.4 km
Distance to New Delhi1,805 km
Within 10 km33,540 people
Winter daylight11 h 24 min, sunset 13:37

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How Madikeri ranks

Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.

ProfileScoreIn IndiaIn Karnataka
Young family52#2,921 of 3,335#178 of 202Map
Low-income household29#3,358 of 3,608#201 of 219Map
Low-income family54#3,199 of 3,335#194 of 202Map
Single parent55#3,176 of 3,335#190 of 202Map
Pensioner couple64#2,691 of 3,335#161 of 202Map
Single pensioner70#2,554 of 3,335#126 of 202Map
Early retiree66#2,474 of 3,608#171 of 219Map
Single professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Young professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
DINKSnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Remote worker62#2,729 of 3,608#126 of 219Map
Commuternot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Car-free householdnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for campus–Map
First-home buyer28#3,224 of 3,335#191 of 202Map
Budget-constrained mover42#3,018 of 3,608#159 of 219Map
Urban lifestyle seekernot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Expat professional18#2,933 of 3,608#152 of 219Map
Healthcare-first mover42#2,590 of 3,335#125 of 202Map
Nature-focused household71#1,032 of 3,608#86 of 219Map
Cross-border commuter3#3,151 of 3,608#170 of 219Map
Outdoor and mountain lover56#172 of 3,608#10 of 219Map
Rural value seeker55#1,200 of 3,608#103 of 219Map
High-net-worth mover38#2,835 of 3,608#146 of 219Map
Lottery winner24#2,992 of 3,608#159 of 219Map
Climate-resilient relocation66#1,086 of 3,608#25 of 219Map
Coastal livingnot ranked: below the minimum for coast–Map
Business owner17#3,104 of 3,608#174 of 219Map
Digital nativenot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)90
  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)80
  • Green space70
  • Education and family70
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)66
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)64
  • Mobility and connectivity53
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)51
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)47
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)47
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)45
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)45
  • Affordability41
  • Jobs and economy24
  • Lifestyle and amenities22
  • Foundation16
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)12
  • Flat land (terrain relief)5
  • Sea or lake shore0
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.