Living in Rajapalayam
Rajapalayam is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 130,442 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 5%, #161 of 3,335), low-income families (top 5%, #165 of 3,335), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #267 of 3,608).
Residents130,442
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport128 km (Thiruvananthapuram International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km600,500 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line41.5 km
Distance to New Delhi2,129 km
Within 10 km186,825 people
Greater areaGreater Rajapalaiyam, 5 km out
Winter daylight11 h 34 min, sunset 13:35
See Rajapalayam on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rajapalayam
- It is part of Greater Rajapalaiyam, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 34 min and sets around 13:35; in late June it sets around 15:12.
How Rajapalayam 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 | 68 | #260 of 3,335 | #11 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #506 of 3,608 | #85 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #165 of 3,335 | #11 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #161 of 3,335 | #11 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,138 of 3,335 | #299 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #1,544 of 3,335 | #231 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,429 of 3,608 | #141 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #444 of 2,738 | #74 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #416 of 2,471 | #67 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #449 of 2,212 | #74 of 327 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #774 of 3,608 | #137 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #356 of 2,549 | #53 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #418 of 2,006 | #68 of 296 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #938 of 946 | #166 of 166 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #289 of 3,335 | #43 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #841 of 3,608 | #157 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #415 of 2,212 | #66 of 327 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #819 of 3,608 | #152 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #938 of 3,335 | #154 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #2,620 of 3,608 | #277 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #983 of 3,608 | #154 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 51 | #267 of 3,608 | #79 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #2,371 of 3,608 | #230 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #276 of 3,608 | #27 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #557 of 3,608 | #79 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #2,314 of 3,608 | #178 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #861 of 3,608 | #174 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #711 of 2,738 | #145 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mamsapuram 6 km
- Settiyārpatti 9 km
- Settūr 10 km
- Srivilliputhur 11 km
- Sivagiri (Tamil Nadu, 23,040 residents) 18 km
- Vathirairuppu 22 km
- Sithurajapuram 26 km
- Sivakasi 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.