Katpadi
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Katpadi is a gateway suburb of Vellore, Tamil Nadu, known for its busy railway junction and close-knit community. The city blends residential calm, student energy, and the movement of travelers, offering a local South Indian experience without the bustle of big cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
38,833
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.97°, 79.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$368
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1059 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 9 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 60/100.