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Kanchipuram, a town in Tamil Nadu, has remarkably surged to claim the top spot for extra-marital affairs across India, surpassing major urban centers like Delhi and Mumbai, according to new user data for June 2025 released by Ashley Madison, the global dating platform primarily marketed for individuals seeking extra-marital relationships. The platform's latest figures reveal Kanchipuram's significant leap from 17th place in 2024 to the number one position in just one year. While Ashley Madison did not provide a specific explanation for this sharp rise, it aligns with a broader trend showing the app's increasing penetration into tier-2 and tier-3 cities, even as some metro areas fall behind, News 18 reported. Notably, Central Delhi secured the second spot on the list of top 20 Indian districts by Ashley Madison signups. The Delhi-NCR region overall demonstrated a strong presence, accounting for nine locations within the top 20. This includes six Delhi districts—Central Delhi, South West Delhi, East Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, and North West Delhi—along with neighboring cities Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida).