Devakottai
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Devakottai is a mid-sized city in Tamil Nadu known for its Chettinad heritage, lively local markets, and tranquil residential neighborhoods. It is a gateway to the famed Chettinad mansions and is a great stop for authentic Tamil cuisine and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
51,865
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.95°, 78.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$348
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
15.6°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
916 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
111 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.