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Nilaiyur, Tamil Nadu, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Nilaiyur, India

Saturday, 15 August 2026
19:30:38 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 14,684
District: Madurai

📍 Cities Near To Nilaiyur


Find cities, states and countries closest to Nilaiyur in Tamil Nadu, India with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Nilaiyur.

📍 Nilaiyur Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Nilaiyur from our regional database:

State / RegionTamil Nadu
DistrictMadurai
Total Population14,684
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude9.8572° N
Center Longitude78.0598° E
Elevation140 m (459 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#514 of 1064
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Airavadanallur Airavadanallur7 12 6
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Anuppanadi Anuppanadi7 11 6
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Avaniyapuram Avaniyapuram4 6 3
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Karadipatti Karadipatti5 8 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kochadai Kochadai6 10 5
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Madurai Madurai6 9 5
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Melmadai Melmadai8 13 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ottappatti Ottappatti3 5 3
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pudukkottai Pudukkottai6 9 5
North (N)
National Flag Of Samanattam Samanattam6 10 5
East (E)
National Flag Of Tanakkangulam Tanakkangulam3 4 2
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Thirunagar Thirunagar2 3 2
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tirumangalam Tirumangalam6 9 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Tirupparangunram Tirupparangunram2 3 2
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Vilachcheri Vilachcheri3 4 2
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Nilaiyur


States and regions closest to Tamil Nadu (home state of Nilaiyur), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh339 545 294
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Baa Atholhu Baa Atholhu562 904 488
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province302 486 262
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province298 480 259
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Faadhippolhu Atoll Faadhippolhu Atoll531 854 461
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Goa Goa420 675 364
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Haa Alifu Atholhu Haa Alifu Atholhu483 778 420
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Haa Dhaalu Atholhu Haa Dhaalu Atholhu501 806 435
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Karnataka Karnataka351 564 305
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kerala Kerala152 245 132
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Nilaiyur


Countries bordering or closest to India, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nilaiyur's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afghanistan Afghanistan1,150 1,851 999
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh759 1,222 660
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan867 1,395 753
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Maldives Maldives1,262 2,031 1,096
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,097 1,766 953
East (E)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal629 1,012 546
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan903 1,453 784
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka887 1,428 770
South (S)
National Flag Of Tajikistan Tajikistan1,342 2,160 1,166
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan1,715 2,759 1,489
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Nilaiyur. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Tamil Nadu, India.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Nilaiyur (You)Tamil Nadu14,684
TirupparangunramTamil Nadu50,0043.1NNE
ThirunagarTamil Nadu3.1NNW
TanakkangulamTamil Nadu14,3284.0NNW
VilachcheriTamil Nadu7,7874.1N
OttappattiTamil Nadu9,0165.4NE
AvaniyapuramTamil Nadu89,6356.4ENE
KaradipattiTamil Nadu7,2897.8NNW
PudukkottaiTamil Nadu15,7698.9N
TirumangalamTamil Nadu51,1949.1WSW
MaduraiTamil Nadu1,465,6259.5NE

🏆 Tamil Nadu City Rankings

How does Nilaiyur rank within Tamil Nadu? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Nilaiyur appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Chennai4,681,087
Coimbatore2,136,916
Kallakurichi1,682,687
Madurai1,465,625
Tirunelveli1,435,844
Teni1,034,724
Tiruchirappalli1,022,518
Tiruppur963,173
Salem917,414
Erode521,891

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Ramanathapuram3,889.62
Valparai669.60
Chennai426.83
Coimbatore246.75
Tirunelveli189.90
Tiruchirappalli167.23
Tiruppur159.60
Madurai147.97
Neyveli140.70
Salem102.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Erode62,129.88
Sivakasi34,515.29
Ranipet31,024.65
Neelankarai28,265.68
Nerkunram22,647.73
Kavanur20,749.43
Ayyampettai20,586.08
Periyakulam20,367.77
Dindigul19,552.94
Kanchipuram18,917.66
✈️ Nearest Airport
Madurai Airport
IATA: IXM
4 km (3 mi) from Nilaiyur
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Tamil Nadu Cities
Nilaiyur ranks #514 of 1064 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Nilaiyur? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Nilaiyur Sits on the Map

Nilaiyur sits inside Tamil Nadu, India and ranks #514 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Nilaiyur to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Nilaiyur outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Nilaiyur and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Nilaiyur against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Tamil Nadu city rankings

🌎 Beyond Nilaiyur: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Nilaiyur and the countries closest to Nilaiyur by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near India. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Nilaiyur, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Nilaiyur at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Nilaiyur

If you're stringing together stops in Tamil Nadu, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nilaiyur — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Nilaiyur MapView the Nilaiyur map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Nilaiyur Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Tamil Nadu OverviewExplore the Tamil Nadu state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ India Country DataGet complete India data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Nilaiyur

Which cities are closest to Nilaiyur?

See the Cities Near To Nilaiyur table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Tamil Nadu by population and density.

How is the distance from Nilaiyur to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Nilaiyur and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Nilaiyur map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Nilaiyur will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Nilaiyur to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Nilaiyur?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Nilaiyur. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Tamil Nadu city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Nilaiyur compare in size to the cities near it?

Nilaiyur ranks #514 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Nilaiyur?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nilaiyur is Madurai Airport (IXM), about 4 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.