Living in Periyakulam
Periyakulam is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 42,976 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #68 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 33%, #1,185 of 3,608), early retirees (top 38%, #1,343 of 3,608).
Residents42,976
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport115 km (Coimbatore International)
Nearest city of 100k+55 km
Within 30 km334,700 people
Terrain around itabout 280 m, height range 920 m
Main railway line39.7 km
Distance to New Delhi2,055 km
Within 10 km42,976 people
LandscapeWestern Ghats
Winter daylight11 h 32 min, sunset 13:34
See Periyakulam on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Periyakulam
- The landscape belongs to Western Ghats.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 32 min and sets around 13:34; in late June it sets around 15:13.
How Periyakulam 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 | #2,639 of 3,335 | #334 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,450 of 3,608 | #391 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #2,992 of 3,335 | #417 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #2,978 of 3,335 | #417 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #3,278 of 3,335 | #442 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,267 of 3,335 | #444 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,343 of 3,608 | #129 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 | #2,459 of 3,608 | #375 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 | #2,909 of 3,335 | #423 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #2,173 of 3,608 | #380 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 36 | #2,139 of 3,608 | #371 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #3,184 of 3,335 | #446 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #1,393 of 3,608 | #113 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 4 | #3,026 of 3,608 | #433 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 64 | #68 of 3,608 | #8 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #1,185 of 3,608 | #101 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,817 of 3,608 | #280 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #2,207 of 3,608 | #367 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #2,205 of 3,608 | #167 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 40 | #2,390 of 3,608 | #394 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Devadanapatti 11 km
- Allinagaram 13 km
- Kodaikānāl 14 km
- Āndippatti 16 km
- Vattalkundu 24 km
- Bodināyakkanūr 25 km
- Chokkanāthapuram 25 km
- Usilampatti 32 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.