Tirupparangunram

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Tirupparangunram, located near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, is famed for its ancient Murugan Temple and tranquil atmosphere. The town offers a unique blend of religious heritage, local markets, and easy access to natural hillscapes. Visitors can experience authentic Tamil culture alongside the daily rhythm of a traditional South Indian town.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.88°, 78.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$430
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$180
Cashless
40
English
32
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
13.6°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
959 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
IXM
Distance
5 km

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 72/100.