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Pondicherry (Puducherry)
A former French colony with pastel-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and a serene seaside promenade along the Bay of Bengal.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Neyveli
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
About Neyveli
Neyveli sits on the route: 15 minutes from Periyākkurichchi, 50km from Pondicherry (Puducherry).
Neyveli is in Tamil Nadu, India, with about 180,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Periyākkurichchi, about 8 km away.
Neyveli is an Industrial city in the Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 22.87 kilometres (14.21 mi) inland from the Bay of Bengal, west of Pondicherry and 197 kilometres (122 mi) south of Chennai. The city was developed in 1956 after the establishment of Neyveli Lignite Corporation, aRead more
public sector enterprise.
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What is there to see near Neyveli?
Within an hour or so of Neyveli: Pondicherry (Puducherry) (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Neyveli?
The nearest famous roads are Kolli Hills 70 Hairpin Road.
Where is Neyveli?
Neyveli is in Tamil Nadu, India, about 8 km from Periyākkurichchi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 179,150
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 11.6088, 79.4994
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