Tamil Nadu

Chennai

Gateway to South India

71/100
Good
Rs 9k+1BHK Rent
AQI 121Unhealthy (Sensitive)
Use normal cautionSafety
Family-readySettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
46.8 L
Census estimate
Area
426 km²
Elevation
6m
above sea level
Avg Temp
29°C
annual average
Cost Index
Medium
City Type
Metro
State
Tamil Nadu
Coordinates
13.08°N
80.27°E

Livability Scores

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Education84
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Healthcare84
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Safety66
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Cost of Living77
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AQI62
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Transport84
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Lifestyle80
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Economy83
Weather64
National average
Best For
MetroCoastalCultural
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Air Quality Index

121
Moderate
Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor time
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
29°C
Hottest
31°C
Coolest
27°C
Annual Rain
1400mm
J
F
M
Apr
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital
Government Hospital
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Government General Hospital Chennai
Government Hospital
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Apollo Hospitals
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

IIT Madras
IIT
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Anna University
State Technical University
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Madras Medical College
Government Medical College
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Transport Hubs

Cholavaram Airstrip
0 km away
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Tambaram Air Force Station
0 km away
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Chennai International Airport
0 km away
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Cultural Climate

Tamil is preferred in daily life. Hindi less understood than other metros. English works in professional settings.

Migrant Openness
Moderate
Language Barrier
Moderate
PSU Presence
Strong presence
City Character

Strong Tamil cultural identity; significant migrant community in IT corridors.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Chennai

Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.

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