Ranked: Cleanest big south Indian cities

Note:

These rankings can be very close, and methodologies might slightly adjust each year.

#5. Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh):

Like Mysuru, Tirupati consistently performs well in cleanliness surveys, especially given its status as a major pilgrim center. While not always in the absolute top 5 of Million Plus Cities specifically, its high standards are consistently recognized.

#4. Mysuru (Karnataka):

Although specific 2024-25 rank for Mysuru in the Million Plus category isn't highlighted in the immediate top lists, it has a strong historical record of being one of India's cleanest cities, often appearing in top 5 or 10 across various years and categories.

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh):

While it saw a slight dip in overall ranking (to 9th among 40 cities in Million Plus population), Visakhapatnam still maintains a strong overall score and is considered a very clean city.

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh):

Consistently a high performer, Vijayawada was explicitly mentioned as entering the "Super Swachh League" among cities with populations over 10 lakh, indicating sustained excellence.

Hyderabad (Telangana):

Ranked 6th overall in the Million Plus Cities category. This is Hyderabad's best-ever performance.