Living in Mettur
Mettur is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 56,743 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #102 of 3,608), retired couples (top 16%, #522 of 3,335), people who want to live by the sea (top 36%, #316 of 884).
Residents56,743
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport118 km (Coimbatore International)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km275,000 people
Lake shore3 km (Lake Stanley)
Terrain around itabout 330 m, height range 250 m
Nearest large lakeStanley Reservoir, 3.2 km
Nearest major riverCauvery, under 1 km
Main railway line31.5 km
Distance to New Delhi1,870 km
Within 10 km98,541 people
Winter daylight11 h 26 min, sunset 13:30
See Mettur on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mettur
- Stanley Reservoir is 3.2 km away.
- The Cauvery runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 26 min and sets around 13:30; in late June it sets around 15:15.
How Mettur 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 | 57 | #2,462 of 3,335 | #303 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,892 of 3,608 | #321 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #2,643 of 3,335 | #372 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #2,665 of 3,335 | #374 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #522 of 3,335 | #78 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #1,808 of 3,335 | #262 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,028 of 3,608 | #212 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 38 | #1,589 of 2,738 | #274 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 39 | #1,606 of 2,471 | #276 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,718 of 3,608 | #303 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 49 | #2,091 of 2,549 | #329 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #2,225 of 3,335 | #338 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,626 of 3,608 | #292 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #1,722 of 3,608 | #314 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #1,651 of 3,335 | #275 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #2,167 of 3,608 | #200 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #2,232 of 3,608 | #351 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #102 of 3,608 | #22 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #2,111 of 3,608 | #188 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #1,277 of 3,608 | #197 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #1,637 of 3,608 | #283 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 52 | #3,461 of 3,608 | #423 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #316 of 884 | #42 of 164 | Map |
| Business owner | 48 | #2,053 of 3,608 | #345 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 32 | #1,742 of 2,738 | #318 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pottaneri Nallakavundanpatti 6 km
- Vīrnūr 8 km
- Jalakandapuram 13 km
- Mechcheri 16 km
- Tāramangalam 21 km
- Idappadi 23 km
- Omalur 27 km
- Idangansālai 27 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.