A single visit in India enables a layman to come across numerous towns and cities that have flourished here in large numbers. The state of Tamil Nadu also is not an exception. In the vista of towns one can discriminate the significance of Neiyyur. It is the name of a panchayat town lying in the district of Kanniyakumari of the same state of India.
There are several demographers who have worked hard night and day in Neiyyur so that they could enlighten people with the demographical traits of the particular town . As a result of their hard work they have prepared reports which throw light on certain demographical facts like literacy rates, population status etc that are related to Neiyyur.
According to this report, the total population of Neiyyur has been enumerated to be 9479. An interesting observation too has been made about the status of males and females who are residing in Neiyyur. Female residents are more in number than their male counterparts. In other words, female populace constitutes 51 % of the population, while male residents is only 49 %. In Neiyyur, 10 % of the population is below six years of age.
Literacy condition, a yardstick for gauging a town`s development, also helps one to analyze the characteristics of Neiyyur. Since its average literacy rate is 83 %, which is even higher than that of India it conforms that development has more or less, occurred in Neiyyur as well. On individual basis male and female literacy rates are quite high. To be specific, male literacy is 83 %. Rate of female literacy also is no less insignificant and constitutes 82 %.
The alternative names of Neiyyur are Neyyoor, Neyyur. It encompasses a total area of more than 5 sq. kms.
Paddy fields and fresh water ponds with beautiful lotus flowers and water lilies add to the lushness and glory of this Neiyyur town. . The region receives rainfall from Southeast monsoon during October and also from southwest monsoon during months of June and July.
Neiyyur is encircled by various places from all its sides. For instance Eraniel lies in the east, and also Colachel and Balapallam lie in the southwest and northwest respectively. . Padmanabhapuram Palace, Colachel Port, Adhikesava Perumal Temple at Thiruvattar, Sanguthurai Beach, Manavalakurichi and Muttam lie adjoining to Neiyyur town and are ideal tourists destination. If one wants one can reach several places like Thiruvananthapuram and Nagercoil from this Neiyyur town. Thiruvananthapuram is located at a distance of 70 kms and also Nagercoil lies 18 kms from Neiyyur. Trivandrum International Airport and Eraniel Railway Station lie in close proximity.
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