Living in Thenkasi
Thenkasi is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 70,545 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #211 of 3,608), remote workers (top 32%, #1,144 of 3,608), movers on a budget (top 33%, #1,166 of 3,608).
Residents70,545
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport68 km (Thiruvananthapuram International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km439,700 people
Sea coast68 km
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 730 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi2,184 km
Within 10 km150,027 people
LandscapeWestern Ghats
Winter daylight11 h 36 min, sunset 13:37
See Thenkasi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Thenkasi
- The landscape belongs to Western Ghats.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 36 min and sets around 13:37; in late June it sets around 15:12.
How Thenkasi 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 | #2,620 of 3,335 | #329 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #1,722 of 3,608 | #292 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #2,673 of 3,335 | #375 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #2,795 of 3,335 | #388 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #2,783 of 3,335 | #365 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #2,329 of 3,335 | #312 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,906 of 3,608 | #194 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 | 71 | #1,144 of 3,608 | #185 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 regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #2,357 of 3,335 | #364 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #1,166 of 3,608 | #209 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #1,264 of 3,608 | #225 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,465 of 3,335 | #240 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #2,490 of 3,608 | #257 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #2,093 of 3,608 | #333 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #211 of 3,608 | #60 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #2,390 of 3,608 | #232 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #730 of 3,608 | #84 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #1,282 of 3,608 | #222 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #2,630 of 3,608 | #214 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 54 | #1,769 of 3,608 | #311 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Āyikudi 6 km
- Shenkottai 8 km
- Sāmbūrvadakara 9 km
- Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai 10 km
- Sūrandai 12 km
- Kadayanallur 13 km
- Kilapavoor 14 km
- Ālangulam 23 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.