Rajapalaiyam

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Rajapalaiyam is a lively town in southern Tamil Nadu, renowned for its textile industry and rural charm. Set against the backdrop of the Western Ghats, the city offers a blend of tradition and modern amenities. Visitors will find friendly locals, busy markets, and easy access to natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.45°, 77.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$407
Local Cost
$153
Local Income
$175
Cashless
45
English
40
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
12.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1321 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
117 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
Distance

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 15 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 60/100.