Vellore
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Vellore, a thriving city in southern India, is renowned for its rich history and medical, technical universities. Blending heritage sites with a busy local scene, it's a hub for education, healthcare, and Tamil culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
484,690
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.86°, 79.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$424
Local Cost
$241
Local Income
$250
Cashless
52
English
46
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
22.2°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
10.1°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
886 mm
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 55/100.