Neyveli
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Vehicle registration | TN-31(Old),TN-91(New) |
Website | https://www.nlcindia.com |
Neyveli is an
History
In 1935, the presence of black particles was discovered by
Geography and climate
Neyveli is located at 11°36′N 79°29′E / 11.60°N 79.48°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 87 metres (285 ft). It is located along with the Chennai-Thanjavur National Highway. Neyveli was a planned township and is sub-divided into 'blocks'. There are 32 blocks with each block measuring 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) by 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) separated by double-lane roads. Each block has streets which are uniquely named. The township houses nearly 15,000 houses and apartments.
The famous Natarajar temple, which is considered as world's biggest idol is located here. Villudaiyanpattu, a temple where Lord Muruga holds a bow and arrow, is the family deity for many in the villages surrounding Neyveli.
Neyveli has a low-moderate tropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. It has red soil, which is cultivable.
Demographics
As per 2011 census, the population of Neyveli is 1,05,687; of which male and female are 53,442 and 52,245 respectively. Total literates are 90,114 of which 47,876 are males while 42,238 are females. Average literacy rate of Neyveli city is 90.98 percent of which male and female literacy was 95.86 and 86.01 percent. The sex ratio is 978 females per 1000 males. The child sex ratio of girls is 898 per 1000 boys. Total children (between 0 and 6 years of age) are 6,634 with 3,496 boys and 3,138 girls.[3]
Administration and politics
The city is administered by the township, working under the NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) and provides utility services. Neyveli elects its member to the Tamil Nadu assembly from
The current Member of Legislative Assembly from Neyveli state assembly constituency is Saba Rajendran of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
Economy
The economy is based on the lignite mines and the associated thermal power stations. Other small industries include cashew nut, bricks, weaving and agriculture.
Transport
Transport inside the township is managed by NLC and has two bus stations for outstation connectivity. Neyveli has a railway station which lies on the
Health care
There are more than 30 hospitals in Neyveli. NLC has its own multi-speciality hospital which provides consultation and treatment free of cost to NLC employees and their dependents.[4] Some of the notable hospitals are located in Neyveli are SNS Hospital, Ponni hospital, Ulagamathi hospital. SNS Hospital is the first hospital in Cuddalore district to have a modular operation theatre. Mullai child development center[5] only one Occupational therapy clinic around neyveli.
- Government Veterinary Dispensary, Neyveli
- Thillai pet clinic, Neyveli
Sports
There is a stadium in Neyveli managed by the NLC named Bharathi Stadium. It will hold all the important functions like Republic day celebration, Independence Day celebration. It is also responsible for conducting many important sports event in and around this zone. There are also many other sports like Swimming pools, Football, Badminton, Cricket, Hockey, Town club & Lignite City Clubs are also present in NLC.
Notable residents
- Sajan Prakash, Olympic swimmer
- Suchitra Ella, co-founder, Bharat Biotech
References[6]
- ^ https://www.nlcindia.com/new_website/award.htm[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Weather at Neyveli". Falling Rain Genomics.
- ^ "Neyveli population - Census 2011 data". GOI.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "mullai child development centre - Google Search". www.google.com.
- ^ Ella, Suchitra (October 2021). "Fortune India Exchange - Inspiring Women of India" (PDF). www.fortuneindia.com/.