Narasimhanaickenpalayam Explained

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

Demographics

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]

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 Busstand. 24-hour bus facility is available from Coimbatore Municipal Central Bus Stand, Thudiyalur and also from ooty, Mettupalayam.

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. The town panchayat allotted land for constructing a railway station and work is underway.

Residential locations

Utilities

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NSN Palayam Town Panchayat.
  2. Web site: Census of India 20011. Census Commission of India.
  3. Web site: Census of India: Search Details. Census Commission of India. 2011.