Neyveli — Travel Guide
Neyveli is a township in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. he town was developed in 1956 after the establishment of Neyveli Lignite Corporation, a public sector enterprise. During the construction of irrigation wells occurrence of lignite deposits at shallow depths was noticed in Neyveli area. When systematic geological investigations were taken up in the area, occurrence of lignite over an area of 260 sq.km. With reserves of 2100 million tones discovered.It's one of the biggest industrial complexes in the country. Neyveli is the home of Neyveli Lignite Corporation. A large percentage of the thermal electricity generated in Tamil Nadu comes from the power plants in Neyveli. A number of industries have come up around Chennai which make use of power from Neyveli. Mining lignite at Neyveli has had a very great impact on the development of the area.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli.
By Train
The nearest major railway stations are Virudhachalam (21 km).
This beautiful township of Neyveli holds a number of shopping outlets, fancy stores, malls, several bazaars, markets, jewelry shops and much more. Some of the major shopping areas in the Neyveli city include the Main Bazaar and the Daily Bazaar. In order to offer a convenient shopping, the city authorities have developed shopping outlets in each block of the housing community.
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