Most Dense in Tamil Nadu

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Tamil Nadu

1 Sivakasi 89,241/mi²
2 Rānipet 80,343/mi²
3 Neelankarai 72,952/mi²
4 Nerkunram 58,618/mi²
5 Periyakulam 53,057/mi²
6 Ayyampettāi 52,461/mi²
7 Erode 48,488/mi²
8 Bhavāni 47,314/mi²
9 Ambattur 46,481/mi²
10 Chennai 40,043/mi²
11 Kanchipuram 36,288/mi²
12 Dindigul 35,870/mi²
13 Avadi 34,984/mi²
14 Kumbakonam 34,394/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 Tiruvannamalai 27,567/mi²
21 Palani 27,526/mi²
22 Sattur 27,462/mi²
23 Madurai 27,326/mi²
24 Vaniyambadi 25,832/mi²
25 Palavakkam 25,015/mi²
26 Mettupalayam 24,897/mi²
27 Perungudi 24,084/mi²
28 Nāgercoil 24,022/mi²
29 Poonamalle 23,767/mi²
30 Pallipalayam 22,177/mi²
31 Pālakkodu 21,607/mi²
32 Udumalaippettai 21,375/mi²
33 Kāraikkudi 20,097/mi²
34 Mārāndahalli 20,082/mi²
35 Nāravārikuppam 19,760/mi²
36 Mayiladuthurai 19,686/mi²
37 Karur 19,598/mi²
38 Paramagudi 19,040/mi²
39 Manamadurai 18,539/mi²
40 Sulur 18,123/mi²
41 Salem 17,604/mi²
42 Anthiyur 16,869/mi²
43 Pollachi 16,825/mi²
44 Ambur 16,514/mi²
45 Eral 16,341/mi²
46 Thanjavur 16,039/mi²
47 Rasipuram 15,950/mi²
48 Tiruppur 15,631/mi²
49 Vedasandūr 15,235/mi²
50 Mannargudi 15,022/mi²
51 Sivaganga 14,918/mi²
52 Attayampatti 14,895/mi²
53 Nagapattinam 14,871/mi²
54 Thiruvarur 14,549/mi²
55 Pudukkottai 14,345/mi²
56 Tiruchirappalli 14,199/mi²
57 Uttamapālaiyam 14,171/mi²
58 Mugalivakkam 13,651/mi²
59 Ālangudi 12,750/mi²
60 Mohanūr 12,341/mi²
61 Aduthurai 12,067/mi²
62 Injambakkam 11,911/mi²
63 Saint Thomas Mount 11,679/mi²
64 Colachel 11,614/mi²
65 Kurinjippādi 11,420/mi²
66 Ilampillai 11,025/mi²
67 Punjai Puliyampatti 10,838/mi²
68 Devakottai 10,805/mi²
69 Kuzhithurai 10,707/mi²
70 Chinnasekkadu 10,686/mi²
71 Chennimalai 10,564/mi²
72 Teni 10,257/mi²
73 Peranāmpattu 10,234/mi²
74 Mettur 10,097/mi²
75 Coimbatore 10,075/mi²
76 Annāmalainagar 10,055/mi²
77 Ponneri 10,008/mi²
78 Walajapet 9,916/mi²
79 Tiruchengode 9,798/mi²
80 Mandapam 9,548/mi²
81 Wālājābād 9,535/mi²
82 Madukkarai 9,487/mi²
83 Thiruthani 9,388/mi²
84 Needamangalam 9,244/mi²
85 Jalakandapuram 8,991/mi²
86 Swāmimalai 8,889/mi²
87 Mīnjūr 8,883/mi²
88 Chengam 8,731/mi²
89 Tinnanūr 8,728/mi²
90 Pattukkottai 8,676/mi²
91 Panruti 8,667/mi²
92 Padmanābhapuram 8,537/mi²
93 Tindivanam 8,445/mi²
94 Vandavāsi 8,408/mi²
95 Sholinghur 8,408/mi²
96 Kayalpattinam 8,403/mi²
97 Singapperumālkovil 8,323/mi²
98 Sirumugai 8,292/mi²
99 Boothapandi 8,254/mi²
100 Uttiramerūr 8,153/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. Sivakasi leads with 89,241 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. Sivakasi has 89,241 people per square mile - that's roughly 139 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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