Living in Poonamalle
Poonamalle is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 60,607 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 4%, #124 of 3,608), expat professionals (top 4%, #127 of 3,608), digital natives (top 7%, #171 of 2,738).
Residents60,607
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport9 km (Chennai International)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km7,756,200 people
Sea coast18 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line7.1 km
Distance to New Delhi1,755 km
Within 10 km1,645,659 people
Greater areaGreater Chennai, 18 km out
Winter daylight11 h 21 min, sunset 13:19
See Poonamalle on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Poonamalle
- It is part of Greater Chennai, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 21 min and sets around 13:19; in late June it sets around 15:08.
How Poonamalle 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 | 44 | #3,292 of 3,335 | #444 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #435 of 3,608 | #75 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #2,463 of 3,335 | #354 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #2,268 of 3,335 | #311 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #2,879 of 3,335 | #377 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #2,851 of 3,335 | #386 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #3,591 of 3,608 | #444 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #187 of 2,738 | #22 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #196 of 2,471 | #22 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #173 of 2,212 | #20 of 327 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #1,552 of 3,608 | #268 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #318 of 2,549 | #47 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #202 of 2,006 | #21 of 296 | Map |
| Student | 18 | #588 of 946 | #133 of 166 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #521 of 3,335 | #87 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #478 of 3,608 | #87 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #204 of 2,212 | #21 of 327 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #127 of 3,608 | #20 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #410 of 3,335 | #57 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 3 | #3,578 of 3,608 | #449 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #537 of 3,608 | #66 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,510 of 3,608 | #433 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 8 | #3,577 of 3,608 | #447 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #1,633 of 3,608 | #256 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #292 of 3,608 | #44 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #3,259 of 3,608 | #378 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #722 of 884 | #134 of 164 | Map |
| Business owner | 87 | #124 of 3,608 | #21 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #171 of 2,738 | #39 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vīrarāghavapuram 3 km
- Kaikalapettai 3 km
- Porur 5 km
- Maduravoyal 6 km
- Tirumeshi 6 km
- Valasaravakkam 6 km
- Mugalivakkam 6 km
- Polichalur 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.