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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Neerody
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| native_name_lang = Neerody Thurai
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kanyakumari district|Kanyakumari]]
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| population_total = around 100000
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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'''Neerody''' is a village located at the southernmost coastal tip of the [[Tamil Nadu]] state of [[India]]. It is bordered by the [[Arabian Sea]], and the [[A.V.M. Canal]]. A road cuts the village into two. The principal language spoken in Neerody is [[Tamil language|Tamil]] & [[Malayalam]].

==Historical background==
Historically, Neerody formed a part of the [[Travancore]] [[princely state]]. In 1956 the [[States Reorganisation Act]] of 1 November, Neerody was incorporated into the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] speaking state of Tamil Nadu.

Neerody is 100% [[Christians|Christian]].{{citation needed|date=December 2011}} Christianity in Neerody probably dates from the arrival of [[Portugal|Portuguese]] missionaries in India, but may have been introduced earlier. Additionally, due to pioneer missionary [[St. Francis Xavier]], Christianity spread far and wide in southern India so that by the close of the sixteenth century, Christian communities were well-established all along the Indian coast.

Now Neerody is part of [[Kollemcode]] panchayat

==Economy==
Approximately, 95% of the population of Neerody is involved in the fishing trade. The remaining 5% are of the educated or salaried class. However, the entire community depends on the sea.

Neerody fishermen are known for their migratory fishing patterns. These fishermen are experts of seasonal fishing and often travel hundreds of miles in search of fish stocks. During the Ani-Adi season (between June and August), they flock to the sea port of [[Vizhinjam]]. During other seasons, they travel to the post cities of [[Mangalapuram]], [[Pallikkara, Payyoli|Pallikara]], [[Neendakara]], [[Katpadi]], [[Kaapu]], and [[Ejamadi]]. Though the fishermen of Neerody are skillful, nearly all the families are of lower class income.

==Education==
Neerody has one St.Nicholas High School and 7 Nursery schools. 100% results on the 10th SSLC Examination. However, 5% of the students never complete the equivalent of the eighth grade. Before 1990, children were expected to assist the family in fishing trade. St.Nicholas festival is celebrated for 10 days from 27 November to 6 December.

==Sports==
Neerody has a Cricket Team and a Football Team. Football team, has won a lot of football leagues and open tournaments.

==External links==
*[http://www.neerodi.5u.com/ Neerudy.5u.com]

[[Category:Villages in Kanyakumari district]]

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