Narasimhanaickenpalayam | |
Nickname: | N.S.N Palayam |
Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
Pushpin Map: | India Tamil Nadu |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Tamil Nadu, India |
Coordinates: | 11.1146°N 76.9357°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Tamil Nadu |
Subdivision Type2: | Region |
Subdivision Name2: | Kongu Nadu |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Coimbatore |
Government Type: | Town Panchayet |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Footnotes: | [1] |
Area Total Km2: | 6.36 |
Population Total: | 17,858 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Tamil |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code: | 641031 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | +91-422 |
Registration Plate: | 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
Indian census, Narasimhanaickenpalayam had a population of 17,858.[2] Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%.[2] It had an average literacy rate of 78%,[2] higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%.[2] In Narasimhanaickenpalayam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.[2]
Indian census, Narasimhanaickenpalayam had 17,858 people in 5023 households.[3] Males and females constituted 50% of the population; the average literacy rate was 81%:[3] male literacy was 85%, and female literacy was 77%.[3]
It is in the foothills of Kurudi Hills, Western Ghats. Narasimhanaickenpalayam is named after Lord Narsimha (Lord Vishnu); a temple is in Narasimhanaickenpalayam.
The main bus stand is Narasimhanaickenpalayam Busstand. 24-hour bus facility is available from Coimbatore Municipal Central Bus Stand, Thudiyalur and also from ooty, Mettupalayam.
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. The town panchayat allotted land for constructing a railway station and work is underway.
It has healthcare centers, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, banks and a post office.