Top Cities in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and beautiful architecture. Some of the top cities in Tamil Nadu include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Salem. Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is the largest city in the state with a population of around 8.5 million people.

Coimbatore, located in the western part of Tamil Nadu, is the second-largest city with a population of around 2.2 million people. Madurai, an ancient city known for its historic temples, has a population of around 1.6 million people. Tiruchirappalli, also known as Trichy, has a population of around 1.0 million people and is famous for its Rock Fort Temple. Salem, located in the central part of Tamil Nadu, has a population of around 900,000 people and is known for its steel and textile industries. 

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Tamil Nadu Cities by Population

#CityCity PopulationMetropolitan Pop.
1Chennai4,646,7328,696,010
2Coimbatore1,050,7212,151,466
3Madurai1,017,8651,462,420
4Tiruchirappalli847,3871,021,717
5Salem829,267919,150
6Tirunelveli473,637498,984
7Ambattur466,205466,205
8Tiruppur444,352962,982
9Avadi345,996345,996
10Tiruvottiyur249,446249,446
11Thoothukkudi237,830410,760
12Nagercoil224,849224,849
13Thanjavur222,943290,724
14Pallavaram215,417215,417
15Dindigul207,327292,132
16Vellore185,803481,966
17Tambaram174,787174,787
18Cuddalore173,636173,636
19Alandur164,430164,430
20Kancheepuram164,384221,749
21Erode157,101521,776
22Tiruvannamalai145,278145,278
23Kumbakonam140,156167,098
24Rajapalayam130,442130,442
25Kurichi123,667123,667
26Madavaram119,105119,105
27Pudukkottai117,630117,630
28Hosur116,821229,507
29Ambur114,608114,608
30Karaikkudi106,714181,347
31Neyveli105,731178,925
32Nagapattinam102,905102,905

Source: Census 2011 

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Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana loves reading about history and demography and has been writing on these topics for five years. While not a certified expert, he has a deep understanding of demography in India. Rajeev contributes to several websites and has extensive knowledge of the Delhi NCR area.