18-568: Neyveli is an industrial town in the Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It is located 62 kilometres (39 mi) inland from the Bay of Bengal , west of Pondicherry and 197 kilometres (122 mi) south of Chennai . The town was developed in 1956 after the establishment of Neyveli Lignite Corporation , a public sector enterprise. In 1935, the presence of black particles
36-462: A city could be created on paper, and then industry found to locate there. In the United States, which had much sparsely populated land, the industry typically preceded the town; the town grew up around a factory, mine, or source of water power. As the industry grew, and it and its employees needed goods and services, the town grew with and often around it, until in some cases the town became
54-568: A city. It is a capitalistic and typically unplanned expansion. Examples are Scranton, Pennsylvania , and the mill towns of New England . Many American industrial cities are located in the Great Lakes region of the country, often referred to as the Rust Belt , referring to the declining industry and overall economy of many cities in the region. "The industrial city" as a nickname, though, most frequently refers to South San Francisco , where
72-473: 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. 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
90-558: Is Saba Rajendran of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam . 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 inside the township is managed by NLC and has two bus stations for outstation connectivity. Neyveli has a railway station which lies on the Cuddalore - Salem railway line with daily passenger trains. The nearest major railway stations are Cuddalore Port Junction (40 km) and Virudhachalam (21 km). The nearest airport
108-511: 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. 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
126-453: 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. Natana Kasinathan Industrial city An industrial city or industrial town is a town or city in which the municipal economy, at least historically,
144-574: Is at Puducherry . The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will spruce up Neyveli Airport after the Central government awarded three-year rights to airlines to connect these towns to Chennai as part of its regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik). 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. Some of
162-454: Is centered around industry, with important factories or other production facilities in the town. It has been part of most countries' industrialization process. Air pollution and toxic waste have contributed to the lower life expectancy in some industrial cities. Industrial cities are distinguished from port cities or other transportation hubs , which deal in services. In countries with strong central planning, such as China, India ,
180-441: Is located at National Highway 45C, adjacent to the NLC township. The airport is spread over 220 acres and has a 3000 square metre apron suitable for one ATR-72 sized aircraft. Vayudoot used to operate flights to Chennai Airport with their Dornier Do 228-100 from here in the 1990s but services were withdrawn after a while. The Airports Authority of India is upgrading the airport to enable commencement of commercial flights under
198-729: The Tamil Nadu assembly from Neyveli constituency . The town comes under the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency Parliamentary constituency . Tamil Nadu Police is in charge of the law-enforcement agency in Neyveli, supervised by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and includes a dedicated All-Women Special Police Station. Apart from the State Police services, the industrial units employ Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for security. The current Member of Legislative Assembly from Neyveli state assembly constituency
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#1732781029476216-601: The fastest growing Public Sector Enterprise (Navratna category) by the Hindustan Times group based on a Study/survey by Price Waterhouse Cooper under the Navratna category. Neyveli is located at 11°36′N 79°29′E / 11.60°N 79.48°E / 11.60; 79.48 . It has an average elevation of 87 metres (285 ft). It is located along with the Chennai - Thanjavur National Highway. Neyveli
234-466: The industrial revolution, these subsidiaries remain important similarly. With this by the end of the nineteenth century the shape and functions of most cities, along with social relations and groving industries, naturally rebuilted Manchester , England, is considered to be the archetype of the industrial city on the basis of Friedrich Engels ' observations. In the Chinese-speaking world ,
252-517: 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 only one Occupational therapy clinic around neyveli. 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
270-540: The term "industrial city" refers to cities in which the municipal economy is led by heavy industries or the heavy industry is a significant impression of the city to people other than its local residents. Neyveli Airport Neyveli Airport ( IATA : NVY , ICAO : VONY ) is located in Neyveli , Tamil Nadu , India . The airport is owned by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) and
288-510: The term is inscribed on a hillside sign . In Europe, where industries more frequently arose within existing cities, industrialization affected the internal structure of many of them. Potential needs such as raw materials, transportation and labor required for the establishment of industrial zones require consultation of the local and general public. Therefore, special policies are needed. This situation causes industrial zones and industrialists to take on an additional role in terms of policy. Since
306-410: 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,
324-479: Was discovered by Jambulinga Mudaliar . The analysis led to the discovery of lignite reserves beneath the areas in and around Neyveli village. The Neyveli Lignite Corporation was formed as a corporate Body in 1956 by the Government of India . The mining of lignite started in 1962. The first thermal power station was commissioned in 1962 with assistance from the U.S.S.R. . NLC India Limited has been adjudged as
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