Narasimhanaickenpalayam

Narasimhanaickenpalayam
Neighbourhood
Nickname(s): N.S.N Palayam
Narasimhanaickenpalayam
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°07′25″N 76°56′20″E / 11.12361°N 76.93889°E / 11.12361; 76.93889Coordinates: 11°07′25″N 76°56′20″E / 11.12361°N 76.93889°E / 11.12361; 76.93889
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District Coimbatore
Government
 • Type Town Panchayet
Population (2011)
 • Total 17,858
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code +91-422
Vehicle registration TN-38

Narasimhanaickenpalayam is a part of Coimbatore city. It is about 14 km from Coimbatore city junction in the northern direction. Narasimhanaickenpalayam is on the stretch of National Highway NH 67 Extn (NH-181) Mettupalayam Road, one of the arterial roads of Coimbatore city. Neighbouring places are Thudiyalur, NGGO Colony, and Periyanaickenpalayam

Demographics

As of 2001 Indian census, Narasimhanaickenpalayam had a population of 11,005.[1] Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%.[1] It had an average literacy rate of 78%,[1] higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%.[1] In Narasimhanaickenpalayam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]

As of 2011 Indian census, Narasimhanaickenpalayam had 17,858 people in 5023 households.[2] Males and females constituted 50% of the population; the average literacy rate was 81%:[2] male literacy was 85%, and female literacy was 77%.[2]

Geography

It is in the foothills of Kurudi Hills, Western Ghats. Narasimhanaickenpalayam is named after Lord Narsimha (Lord Vishnu); a temple is in Narasimhanaickenpalayam.

Transport

Road

The main bus stand is Narasimhanaickenpalayam Bus. 24-hour bus facility is available from Thudiyalur.

Train

There was a railway station in Narasimhanaickenpalayam. It was closed by the railway authorities even though people protested. Now there are local electric trains running four times a day between Coimbatore Junction and Mettupalayam, but they do not stop at Narasimhanaickenpalayam because there is no infrastructure for the needs of passengers. Town Panchayat allotted land for constructing a Railway Station and works are going.

Residential locations

  • Jothi Colony
  • Sri Lakshmi Nagar
  • Thoppampatti
  • Rakkipalayam
  • Sri Balaji Nagar (Rakkipalayam)
  • Vetrilaikalipalayam
  • Kumarapuram
  • Applupalayam
  • Bombay Nagar (Sri Ram Nagar)
  • Poochiur
  • Pudhupalayam
  • Balaji Nagar (Narasimhanaickenpalayam)
  • Rajendra Nagar
  • Surya Nagar
  • Vignespuram
  • Teachers Colony
  • Padmalaya Nagar
  • Lakshmi Nagar
  • Dhanalakshmi Nagar
  • N R S Nagar
  • C.V.Gopal Nagar
  • Anna Nagar
  • Muthu Nagar
  • P&T Colony
  • Angalammanpuram
  • Srinivasa Nagar
  • Union road 1,2,3 (North)
  • Union road (West)
  • Tank street
  • Old Narasimhanaickenpalayam
  • Krishnammal Nagar

Utilities

It has healthcare centers, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, banks and post Office.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  2. 1 2 3 "Census of India: Search Details". Census Commission of India. 2011.
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