Living in Melur
Melur is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 40,017 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 10%, #337 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 23%, #817 of 3,608), business owners (top 32%, #1,144 of 3,608).
Residents40,017
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport91 km (Tiruchirappalli International)
Nearest city of 100k+27 km
Within 30 km1,629,900 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line23.7 km
Distance to New Delhi2,068 km
Within 10 km40,017 people
Greater areaGreater Madurai, 27 km out
Winter daylight11 h 32 min, sunset 13:31
See Melur on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Melur
- It is part of Greater Madurai, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 32 min and sets around 13:31; in late June it sets around 15:10.
How Melur 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 | 62 | #1,211 of 3,335 | #123 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #1,425 of 3,608 | #251 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #1,783 of 3,335 | #242 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,702 of 3,335 | #224 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,781 of 3,335 | #258 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #1,533 of 3,335 | #230 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #337 of 3,608 | #24 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #1,365 of 2,738 | #240 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #1,412 of 2,471 | #247 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #1,273 of 2,212 | #223 of 327 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,594 of 3,608 | #277 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,522 of 2,549 | #259 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | 38 | #1,477 of 2,006 | #243 of 296 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,452 of 3,335 | #251 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #1,394 of 3,608 | #255 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 29 | #1,461 of 2,212 | #248 of 327 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #1,239 of 3,608 | #220 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #1,788 of 3,335 | #297 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #1,202 of 3,608 | #98 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #1,934 of 3,608 | #308 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #1,998 of 3,608 | #283 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #817 of 3,608 | #65 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #1,186 of 3,608 | #184 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #1,455 of 3,608 | #246 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,610 of 3,608 | #99 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 65 | #1,144 of 3,608 | #226 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #1,576 of 2,738 | #292 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ottakkadai 18 km
- Singampunari 19 km
- Tiruppuvanam 25 km
- Natham 25 km
- Sivaganga 26 km
- Madurai 27 km
- Paravai 31 km
- Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu, 15,769 residents) 33 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.