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Narasimhanaickenpalayam
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Neighbourhood
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| Nickname:
N.S.N Palayam
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  Narasimhanaickenpalayam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°06′52.7076″N 76°56′8.52″E / 11.114641000°N 76.9357000°E / 11.114641000; 76.9357000 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.36 km2 (2.46 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 17,858 |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi) |
| 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
As of 2001[update] 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]
As of 2011[update] 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[when?] 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.[citation needed]
It has healthcare centers, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, banks and a post office.
