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. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. It had an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Narasimhanaickenpalayam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Indian census, Narasimhanaickenpalayam had 17,858 people in 5023 households. Males and females constituted 50% of the population; the average literacy rate was 81%: male literacy was 85%, and female literacy was 77%.

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.