Neelankarai Population 2026
Neelankarai has a population of 76,600, making it the #685 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 166× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,600
Rank in India
#685
Coordinates
12.95°N, 80.26°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,771 km
1,100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Neelankarai
- Pallāvaram233,984 people · ~12 km away
- Mugalivakkam25,117 people · ~13 km away
- Nerkunram59,790 people · ~14 km away
- Tambaram174,787 people · ~15 km away
- Chennai4,681,087 people · ~16 km away
- Maduravoyal86,195 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Neelankarai?
Neelankarai has a population of 76,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #685 biggest city in India.
What region is Neelankarai in?
Neelankarai is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Neelankarai the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,771 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.