
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alur, a city in Tamil Nadu, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alur — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alur | |
| District / County | Kanniyakumari | |
| State | Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,063 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tamil Nadu | #500 of 1064 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indian Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | INR | |
| Symbol | ₹ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +91 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .in | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 41 | |
| In Feet | 135 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.19 | |
| Longitude | 77.36 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.193° N 77.364° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 11' 35" N 77° 21' 51" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 11.59' N 77° 21.86' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital | 631 km North-Northeast of Chennai | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Puttalam, Sri Lanka (272 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 29m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Alur is a city situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within Asia. It falls under Kanniyakumari, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alur as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Tamil Nadu
The latitude and longitude of Alur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 41 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alur on the map
Alur runs on UTC +05:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Alur run on Indian Rupee (INR), shown with the symbol ₹. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alur exchange rates
To ring a number in Alur from outside India, dial +91 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alur and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alur ranks #500 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 631 km North-Northeast of Chennai, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tamil Nadu market. › Cities near Alur
Alur has a recorded population of approximately 15,063 people. That places it #500 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.
Alur sits within Kanniyakumari, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:11 AM and sets around 06:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alur price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Alur currency page.
Alur is about 631 km North-Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Alur for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alur lands you closest to Puttalam, Sri Lanka, about 272 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.