Living in Tura
Tura is a large place in Meghalaya, India, home to 74,858 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #162 of 3,608), cross-border commuters (top 6%, #197 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 24%, #851 of 3,608).
Residents74,858
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport153 km (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International)
Nearest city of 100k+73 km
Within 30 km74,900 people
Terrain around itabout 670 m, height range 780 m
Main railway line59.5 km
Border with Bangladesh34 km
Distance to New Delhi1,332 km
Within 10 km74,858 people
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 12:14
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tura
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 33 min and sets around 12:14; in late June it sets around 14:53.
How Tura 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.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Meghalaya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #3,031 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #3,126 of 3,608 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #3,186 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #3,178 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #3,143 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #3,191 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,762 of 3,608 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #2,626 of 3,608 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 29 | #3,211 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #2,636 of 3,608 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 14 | #3,083 of 3,608 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #3,053 of 3,335 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #2,010 of 3,608 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 25 | #197 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #162 of 3,608 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #1,980 of 3,608 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,841 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 31 | #2,535 of 3,608 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #851 of 3,608 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 8 | #3,309 of 3,608 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mankāchar 34 km
- Williamnagar 42 km
- Lakhipur 58 km
- Resubelpara 59 km
- Dhubri 60 km
- Gauripur 68 km
- Bilāsipāra 80 km
- Goālpāra 85 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.