Living in Kodaikānāl
Kodaikānāl is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 36,501 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #34 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 27%, #961 of 3,608), early retirees (top 33%, #1,163 of 3,608).
Residents36,501
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport101 km (Coimbatore International)
Nearest city of 100k+56 km
Within 30 km383,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,200 m, height range 1,650 m
Main railway line45.5 km
Distance to New Delhi2,042 km
Within 10 km36,501 people
LandscapeWestern Ghats
Winter daylight11 h 31 min, sunset 13:34
See Kodaikānāl on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kodaikānāl
- The landscape belongs to Western Ghats.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 31 min and sets around 13:34; in late June it sets around 15:14.
How Kodaikānāl 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 Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #2,616 of 3,335 | #328 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #2,471 of 3,608 | #395 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #3,011 of 3,335 | #422 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #3,000 of 3,335 | #422 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #3,282 of 3,335 | #444 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,274 of 3,335 | #446 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,163 of 3,608 | #104 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #2,477 of 3,608 | #377 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #2,924 of 3,335 | #425 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #2,205 of 3,608 | #383 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 38 | #2,069 of 3,608 | #363 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #3,212 of 3,335 | #449 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #1,172 of 3,608 | #96 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 4 | #3,019 of 3,608 | #432 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 67 | #34 of 3,608 | #3 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #961 of 3,608 | #82 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #1,924 of 3,608 | #298 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #2,324 of 3,608 | #381 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,981 of 3,608 | #138 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #2,315 of 3,608 | #383 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Periyakulam 14 km
- Devadanapatti 20 km
- Allinagaram 24 km
- Palani 24 km
- Sivagirippatti 24 km
- Ayakudi 24 km
- Bodināyakkanūr 30 km
- Āndippatti 30 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.