Vriddhachalam

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Vriddhachalam is a small commercial town in Tamil Nadu, known for its historic temples, lively markets, and proximity to major railway lines. It's largely off the tourist trail, offering a glimpse into authentic local life and regional culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.52°, 79.32°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$291
Local Cost
$158
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
28.1°C
Summer Avg
30.1°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
16.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1045 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
NVY
Distance
25 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 2 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.