Narasimhanaickenpalayam
Neighbourhood
Nickname:  N.S.N Palayam
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 [1]
• Total	6.36 km2 (2.46 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• 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

Demographics

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]

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^[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. Town Panchayat allotted land for constructing a Railway Station and works are going.^{[citation needed]}

Residential locations

Utilities

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