Living in Sholinganallur
Sholinganallur is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 35,602 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 2%, #44 of 3,608), remote workers (top 3%, #97 of 3,608), low-income households (top 4%, #121 of 3,608).
Residents35,602
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport13 km (Chennai International)
Nearest city of 100k+12 km
Within 30 km7,220,400 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line10.4 km
Distance to New Delhi1,775 km
Within 10 km364,746 people
Greater areaGreater Chennai, 23 km out
LandscapeCoromandel Coast
Winter daylight11 h 22 min, sunset 13:18
See Sholinganallur on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sholinganallur
- The landscape belongs to Coromandel Coast.
- The Bay of Bengal is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater Chennai, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 22 min and sets around 13:18; in late June it sets around 15:07.
How Sholinganallur 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 | 58 | #2,300 of 3,335 | #275 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #121 of 3,608 | #18 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #2,109 of 3,335 | #297 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #2,182 of 3,335 | #302 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #295 of 3,335 | #43 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #716 of 3,335 | #125 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,714 of 3,608 | #174 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #406 of 2,738 | #66 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #439 of 2,471 | #71 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #383 of 2,212 | #64 of 327 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #97 of 3,608 | #11 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #443 of 2,549 | #70 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #644 of 2,006 | #96 of 296 | Map |
| Student | 41 | #439 of 946 | #98 of 166 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #397 of 3,335 | #68 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #44 of 3,608 | #6 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #550 of 2,212 | #83 of 327 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #206 of 3,608 | #38 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #557 of 3,335 | #79 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #3,003 of 3,608 | #335 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #477 of 3,608 | #49 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #1,046 of 3,608 | #191 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #2,945 of 3,608 | #317 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #219 of 3,608 | #20 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #264 of 3,608 | #39 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 35 | #3,586 of 3,608 | #447 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #296 of 884 | #38 of 164 | Map |
| Business owner | 86 | #166 of 3,608 | #33 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #386 of 2,738 | #78 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Injambakkam 3 km
- Jalladiampet 4 km
- Meddappakkam 5 km
- Pallikaranai 6 km
- Kullattūr 7 km
- Neelankarai 7 km
- Rajakilpakkam 7 km
- Madipakkam 9 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.