Most Dense in Tamil Nadu

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Most Dense — Tamil Nadu

1 Erode 161,077/mi²

2 Sivakasi 89,241/mi²

3 Rānipet 80,343/mi²

4 Neelankarai 72,952/mi²

5 Nerkunram 58,618/mi²

6 Periyakulam 53,057/mi²

7 Ayyampettāi 52,461/mi²

8 Dindigul 50,608/mi²

9 Kanchipuram 48,944/mi²

10 Bhavāni 47,314/mi²

11 Ambattur 46,481/mi²

12 Avadi 34,984/mi²

13 Kumbakonam 34,394/mi²

14 Kāraikkudi 34,247/mi²

15 Kumarapalayam 33,691/mi²

16 Pallāvaram 33,667/mi²

17 Porur 31,979/mi²

18 Tiruvottiyūr 30,163/mi²

19 Virudunagar 29,665/mi²

20 Chennai 28,405/mi²

21 Tiruvannamalai 27,567/mi²

22 Palani 27,526/mi²

23 Sattur 27,462/mi²

24 Vaniyambadi 25,832/mi²

25 Madurai 25,654/mi²

26 Palavakkam 25,015/mi²

27 Mettupalayam 24,897/mi²

28 Perungudi 24,084/mi²

29 Nāgercoil 24,022/mi²

30 Poonamalle 23,767/mi²

31 Salem 23,296/mi²

32 Coimbatore 22,430/mi²

33 Pallipalayam 22,177/mi²

34 Pālakkodu 21,607/mi²

35 Udumalaippettai 21,375/mi²

36 Thanjavur 20,940/mi²

37 Mārāndahalli 20,082/mi²

38 Mayiladuthurai 19,922/mi²

39 Nāravārikuppam 19,760/mi²

40 Karur 19,598/mi²

41 Tirunelveli 19,583/mi²

42 Paramagudi 19,040/mi²

43 Manamadurai 18,539/mi²

44 Sulur 18,123/mi²

45 Anthiyur 16,869/mi²

46 Pollachi 16,825/mi²

47 Ambur 16,514/mi²

48 Eral 16,341/mi²

49 Rasipuram 15,950/mi²

50 Sivaganga 15,905/mi²

51 Tiruchirappalli 15,836/mi²

52 Tiruppur 15,631/mi²

53 Vedasandūr 15,235/mi²

54 Mannargudi 15,022/mi²

55 Attayampatti 14,895/mi²

56 Nagapattinam 14,871/mi²

57 Thiruvarur 14,549/mi²

58 Pudukkottai 14,345/mi²

59 Uttamapālaiyam 14,171/mi²

60 Mugalivakkam 13,651/mi²

61 Ālangudi 12,750/mi²

62 Mohanūr 12,341/mi²

63 Aduthurai 12,067/mi²

64 Injambakkam 11,911/mi²

65 Saint Thomas Mount 11,679/mi²

66 Colachel 11,614/mi²

67 Kurinjippādi 11,420/mi²

68 Ilampillai 11,025/mi²

69 Punjai Puliyampatti 10,838/mi²

70 Devakottai 10,805/mi²

71 Kuzhithurai 10,707/mi²

72 Chinnasekkadu 10,686/mi²

73 Chennimalai 10,564/mi²

74 Teni 10,257/mi²

75 Peranāmpattu 10,234/mi²

76 Mettur 10,097/mi²

77 Annāmalainagar 10,055/mi²

78 Ponneri 10,008/mi²

79 Walajapet 9,916/mi²

80 Tiruchengode 9,798/mi²

81 Mandapam 9,548/mi²

82 Wālājābād 9,535/mi²

83 Madukkarai 9,487/mi²

84 Thiruthani 9,388/mi²

85 Needamangalam 9,244/mi²

86 Jalakandapuram 8,991/mi²

87 Swāmimalai 8,889/mi²

88 Mīnjūr 8,883/mi²

89 Chengam 8,731/mi²

90 Tinnanūr 8,728/mi²

91 Pattukkottai 8,676/mi²

92 Panruti 8,667/mi²

93 Padmanābhapuram 8,537/mi²

94 Tindivanam 8,445/mi²

95 Vandavāsi 8,408/mi²

96 Sholinghur 8,408/mi²

97 Kayalpattinam 8,403/mi²

98 Singapperumālkovil 8,323/mi²

99 Sirumugai 8,292/mi²

100 Boothapandi 8,254/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tamil Nadu pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Erode leads with 161,077 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Erode has 161,077 people per square mile — that's roughly 252 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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