Living in Meddappakkam
Meddappakkam is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 45,356 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 3%, #103 of 3,608), business owners (top 4%, #123 of 3,608), expat professionals (top 4%, #141 of 3,608).
Residents45,356
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport9 km (Chennai International)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km7,567,100 people
Sea coast8 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line5.4 km
Distance to New Delhi1,771 km
Within 10 km1,023,446 people
Greater areaGreater Chennai, 22 km out
LandscapeCoromandel Coast
Winter daylight11 h 22 min, sunset 13:19
See Meddappakkam on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Meddappakkam
- The landscape belongs to Coromandel Coast.
- The Bay of Bengal is 8 km away.
- It is part of Greater Chennai, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 22 min and sets around 13:19; in late June it sets around 15:08.
How Meddappakkam 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 | 52 | #2,944 of 3,335 | #385 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #151 of 3,608 | #26 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #1,688 of 3,335 | #221 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,730 of 3,335 | #228 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #1,002 of 3,335 | #161 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #968 of 3,335 | #150 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #3,335 of 3,608 | #397 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #212 of 2,738 | #29 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #235 of 2,471 | #33 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #213 of 2,212 | #29 of 327 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #460 of 3,608 | #73 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #310 of 2,549 | #45 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #297 of 2,006 | #45 of 296 | Map |
| Student | 28 | #527 of 946 | #121 of 166 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #284 of 3,335 | #42 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #103 of 3,608 | #16 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #271 of 2,212 | #36 of 327 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #141 of 3,608 | #23 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #279 of 3,335 | #35 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #3,421 of 3,608 | #411 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #399 of 3,608 | #35 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #2,446 of 3,608 | #317 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #3,438 of 3,608 | #409 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #838 of 3,608 | #110 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #236 of 3,608 | #31 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 52 | #3,458 of 3,608 | #421 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #438 of 884 | #65 of 164 | Map |
| Business owner | 88 | #123 of 3,608 | #20 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #178 of 2,738 | #42 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jalladiampet 2 km
- Rajakilpakkam 3 km
- Kullattūr 3 km
- Pallikaranai 3 km
- Sholinganallur 5 km
- Madipakkam 5 km
- Injambakkam 6 km
- Ullagaram 7 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.