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Pallavaram

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Pallavaram is a busy suburb of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, known for its historic market places, proximity to Chennai International Airport, and lively mix of tradition and modernity. The city offers an authentic South Indian experience with temples, local eateries, and lively neighborhoods suited to families and professionals alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
233,984
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.97°, 80.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
63
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
37
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$270
Cashless
65
English
50
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
29.8°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1253 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAA
Distance
3 km

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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 53 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

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.

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