Karaikkudi
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Karaikkudi is the cultural heart of Tamil Nadu's Chettinad region, renowned for its heritage mansions, unique cuisine, and lively marketplaces. The city blends tradition and modernity, making it a charming and accessible destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.07°, 78.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$329
Local Cost
$186
Local Income
$220
Cashless
40
English
45
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
43 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 54/100.