Mandapam
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Mandapam is a small coastal town in Tamil Nadu, acting as the mainland gateway to the pilgrim island of Rameswaram. Renowned for its beaches, fresh seafood, and proximity to the Pamban Bridge, it offers visitors a blend of cultural heritage and scenic beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
18,427
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.28°, 79.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$281
Local Cost
$122
Local Income
$140
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
29.1°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
23.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1003 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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.