Nagercoil

Nagercoil derives from the Tamil expression Nagaraja koyil, meaning "temple of Nagas".{{Cite web |title=About Nagercoil Corporation |url=https://nagercoilcorporation.in/about-nagercoil-corporation/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Nagercoil Corporation |language=en-US}}

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According to the 2011 census, Nagercoil had a population of 289,916 with a female-male sex ratio of 1.05, well above the national average of 0.929 females/male.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/time-to-ensure-scientific-disposal-of-garbage/article2859659.ece|title=Time to ensure scientific disposal of garbage|first=P. s Suresh|last=Kumar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=4 February 2012}}{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}} A total of 20,241 were under the age of six, constituting 10,119 males and 10,122 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 4.19% and 0.17% of the population respectively. The literacy rate of the city was 96.99%. The city had a total of 59,997 households. There were a total of 76,345 workers, comprising 244 cultivators, 1,155 main agricultural labourers, 2,271 in household industries, 67,050 other workers, 5,625 marginal workers, 110 marginal cultivators, 361 marginal agricultural labourers, 447 marginal workers in household industries and 4,707 other marginal workers.{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Nagercoil|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=703039|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150440/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=703039|archive-date=24 September 2015}}

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The city is one among the 50 Indian cities to be ranked in the World Startup Index of 1,000 cities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.startupblink.com/|title=Global Map of Startups & Ecosystem Rankings |website=StartupBlink }}

The major software companies present in Nagercoil are CapeStart Inc., Hinduja Global Solutions, Navigant Consulting.{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/hinduja-global-solutions-opens-centre-at-nagercoil-in-tn-110050600195_1.html|title=Hinduja Global Solutions opens centre at Nagercoil in TN|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=6 May 2010 |agency=Press Trust of India}}{{cite news|url=http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/technology/nasdaq-to-work-with-indian-fintech-cos-to-build-next-gen-local-products/59626463|title=Nasdaq to work with Indian fintech cos to build next gen local products |first=Nilesh |last=Christopher|newspaper=The Economic Times}}

The city also has small aerospace manufacturing plants and satellite fabricating firms serving the Indian Space Research Organisations facility in ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/jan/13/chandrayaan-2-set-for-bungee-jump-test-in-mahendragiri-hills-of-tamil-nadu-1752404.html|title=Chandrayaan-2 set for bungee jump test in Mahendragiri hills of Tamil Nadu|website=The New Indian Express |date=13 January 2018 |author=SV Krishna Chaitanya }}{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/091016/noorul-islam-university-hands-over-nano-satellite-to-isro.html|title=Noorul Islam University hands over nano satellite to ISRO|date=9 October 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}} The Regional Academic Centre for Space by Indian Space Research Organisation, one among the only six incubation centres for Space Startups in India, is under construction in Nagercoil.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2018/sep/19/isro-to-fund-research-in-twelve-cities-1874006.html|title=ISRO to fund research in twelve cities|website=The New Indian Express |date=19 September 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/isro-opens-first-its-six-693349.html|title=ISRO opens first of its six planned incubation centres|date=18 September 2018|website=Deccan Herald |first=Rasheed |last=Kappan}} The Integral Coach Factory has a small scale windmill unit.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/ICF-to-install-windmills/articleshow/4102273.cms|title=ICF to install windmills |website=The Times of India|date=10 February 2009 }}

Also, the District Industries Centre (DIC) in Konam, Nagercoil operates under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, India (MSME).

The export of 95 tons of fruits and vegetables to the Gulf Countries through the Thiruvananthapuram airports is a major source of revenue for the city, with food processing companies generating a daily revenue of ₹16.7 lakh and an annual revenue of ₹6.1 billion.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/export-of-perishables-hit/article19519988.ece|title=Export of perishables hit|first=S. Anil|last=Radhakrishnan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=18 August 2017}} The flower market of Thovalai exports 350 tons of Flowers to Kerala, Europe and Middle Eastern countries generating an annual revenue of ₹250 crore.{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/offbeat/thovalai-flowers-gearing-up-for-onam-kanyakumari-onam-season-1.2188380|title=Thovalai flowers gearing up for Onam|website=Mathrubhumi |date=Aug 24, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229140140/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/offbeat/thovalai-flowers-gearing-up-for-onam-kanyakumari-onam-season-1.2188380 |archive-date=Feb 29, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/traders-stare-at-losses-as-kerala-floods-hit-business/article24718837.ece|title=Traders stare at losses as Kerala floods hit business|first=P.|last=Sudhakar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=17 August 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/worst-onam-for-thovalai-flower-market-in-recent-times/articleshow/65536468.cms|title=Worst Onam for Thovalai flower market in recent times |website=The Times of India|date=25 August 2018 }}

The major cottage industries like Fish-net manufacturing, Rubber industries, Jewellery manufacturing are industries serving the domestic and export markets.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/nagercoil-temple-jewellery-made-with-peculiar-stones-gets-gi-tag-geographical-indications-tag/articleshow/65095824.cms|title=Nagercoil temple jewellery made with peculiar stones gets Geographical Indications tag |website=The Times of India|date=23 July 2018 |author=D Vincent Arockiaraj }}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Fishermen-thirst-for-scientific-solutions/article14849043.ece|title=Fishermen thirst for scientific solutions|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2 October 2007}} The minor cottage industries include Surgical Gloves, Coir-making, floral trade, handloom-weaving, cashew nut, spices, food-processing units, and lace-making (export-oriented).{{cite news|title=Form casteless society, youth told |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/03/stories/2004100303550300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041014200124/http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/03/stories/2004100303550300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 October 2004|date=3 October 2004|work=The Hindu |access-date=2013-08-08}}

Nagercoil has the highest per capita income of ₹2,76,454 (US$3,800), making it among the richest small cities in India{{according to whom|date=April 2025}}.

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The city has an installed windmill capacity of 1500 MW catering to 20% of the state's renewable electricity needs.{{Cite news |last=Jairaj |first=Amala Devi & Bharath |date=2017-09-27 |title=The way the wind blows |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-way-the-wind-blows/article19763982.ece |access-date=2025-03-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} Muppandhal has emerged as the wind power hub, with plant owners eager to cash in on the ₹2.90 per unit purchase price being offered by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/State-betters-its-record-in-windmill-energy-production/article14808974.ece|title=State betters its record in windmill energy production|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 August 2007}}

{{Main|Architecture of Kerala|Architecture of Tamil Nadu|Tamil architecture}}

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The architecture of Nagercoil consists of an eclectic combination of architectural styles, ranging from those that predate the creation of the town, from the early Dravidian architecture and Kerala Architecture, to English Gothic Revival, to the 21st century contemporary. Although there are prehistoric and classical structures in the city, the architectural history of Nagercoil effectively begins with the first small settlements from 3 AD. The Roman naturalist and writer Pliny the Elder mentions Nagercoil as a commercial metropolis, having trade links with his contemporaneous Roman merchants, who traded and stayed in unique rock-walled, clay-roofed structures. This legacy can be found in some of the town's old heritage structures like the Nagaraja Temple, Nagercoil. The temple has two main deities, Krishna (revered as Ananda Krishna) and Nagaraja. The upadevathas are Shiva, Subrahmanya Swami, Ganesha, Devi, and Dwarapalaka. As an ancient tradition, the priests are Namboothiri Brahmins who are referred by the Pambumekkat mana in Thrissur, Kerala. Later on, Dravidian and Kerala architectural styles began to appear in the area. This can be attributed to the construction of the Thanumalayan Temple in the 16th century.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/br/2002/01/29/stories/2002012900150300.htm|title=History of Suchindram temples|website=The Hindu}}

The 14th century St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Kottar serves as a testimony to the mix of Roman and native architecture{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}. While Saint Xavier was doing missionary work at Kottar and its neighbourhood, he averted an invasion of Padagas and thus protected the people of the Venad kingdom from that attack which was appreciated by the king, Unni Kerala Varma{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}. In recognition of Xavier's services, the king allotted him a piece of land to construct a Catholic church, as a gesture of goodwill, as per the church records. There was already a small church, in the same place where St. Xavier's church stands at present, dedicated to Mary the Mother of God, since AD 1544.

The artistic influence of Kerala and British architecture marvels are seen in the Nagercoil Palace, Nagercoil Clock Tower, Home Church, Scott Christian College, Scott School, Carmel Higher Secondary School, St. Joseph Convent, Sethu Lakshmi Bai School, Nagercoil Court, The Concordia Seminary, Filter House, The Salvation Army Catherine Booth Hospital and many more heritage structures in and around the town{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}.

The Nagercoil Clock Tower is the most visible to the outside world, situated in the heart of the town, which was built to commemorate the visit of Sri Moolam Thirunal, the ruler of Travancore, in 1893,{{Cite web |title=Clock Tower |url=https://nagercoilcorporation.in/clock-tower/ |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Nagercoil Corporation |language=en-US}} and was designed by Hogeorf and S. Horesly of England. The Maharajah himself inaugurated it on 15 February of that year. The pendulum of the clock was made in Derbyshire by Smith of Derby Group, London. The clock is attached to a 60-foot-long chain with a weight, operated with pulleys through gravitational force. The clock in the Nagercoil Clock Tower was presented to the Maharajah by Rev. James Duthie. of the London Missionary Society.{{cite web|title=Nagercoil Clock Tower - Nagercoil Mani Medai |url=http://www.onlinekanyakumari.com/nagercoil-clock-tower-tower-junction-mani-medai-manimedai/|publisher=OnlineKanyakumari.Com|access-date=16 July 2016}} The total cost for constructing the Nagercoil Clock Tower was ₹ 3,258, 9 Chakrams and 12 Kasu. The Maharajah of Travancore donated ₹ 1017, and the balance was donated by the public.

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The Kanniyakumari District Police Department{{cite web|url=https://eservices.tnpolice.gov.in/CCTNSNICSDC/pdfs/rti/rtidistricts/rtisouthzone/Kanniyakumari.pdf |title=KANNIYAKUMARI DISTRICT: EXTRACT OF RULE 4(1)(b) OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 |website=eservices.tnpolice.gov.in |access-date=2025-04-04}} operates under the leadership of the Superintendent of Police (India), Tamil Nadu Police and is supported by two Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SPs).

Organizational Structure

Superintendent of Police (India) (SP) – Overall in charge of the district police.

Additional Superintendent of Police (2) – Assist the SP in administrative and operational functions.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy. SPs)

Police Personnel Strength

Nagercoil Sub-Division Police Stations

1. Kottar Police Station
2. Vadasery Police Station
3. Aralvaimozhy Police Station
4. Bhoothapandy Police Station
5. Nesamony Nager Police Station
6. Asaripallam Police Station(under the control of Nesamonynager Circle)
7. Central Crime Station, Nagercoil
8. All Women Police Station (AWPS), Nagercoil,

9. Traffic Investigation Police Station
10. Traffic Regulation Wing, Nagercoil.

Specialized Wings and Units

In addition to the Police Stations, the following specialized wings and units operate under the control of the Superintendent of Police (India), Kanniyakumari District:

{{Main|Education in Kerala|Education in Tamil Nadu}}

Tamil is the official language in Nagercoil and is spoken by the majority of the population here. In addition to Tamil, English and Malayalam are widely spoken. There are many schools and colleges in Nagercoil that are known for their national reputation and were established more than 150 years ago; colleges such as Scott Christian College (est. 1809),{{cite web |url=http://www.scottchristian.org/wp/about-us/ |title=About Us |website=Scott Christian College |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617125545/http://www.scottchristian.org/wp/about-us/ |archive-date=17 June 2015 |url-status=dead}} South Travancore Hindu College (est. 1952), Holy Cross College (est. 1965), Women Christian College and schools such as Scott Christian Higher Secondary School (est. 1819), Duthie Girls School (est. 1819), St. Joseph's Convent Higher Secondary School (est. 1910), Carmel Higher Secondary School (est. 1922), S.L.B. Government Higher Secondary School (est. 1924), S.M.R.V. Higher Secondary School (est. 1919).

Also, there are several private primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) schools in the city that provide learning diversity to the local & surrounding students.

There are various approved higher education and skill development institutions in and around the city, including autonomous colleges, aided colleges, and self-financing colleges serving diverse fields like Science and Technology, Commerce, Economics, Arts, Humanities, Medical, Engineering, and Management studies.

There is a Government ITI, Government Polytechnic, University College of Engineering, Nagercoil, and Government Arts And Science College which are all situated in Konam, Nagercoil.

There are two Government Medical Institutes in Nagercoil, Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Acharipallam, and Government Ayurvedic College, Kottar.

The literacy rate is at 96.99%{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803927-nagercoil-tamil-nadu.html|title=Nagercoil Town Population Census 2011 - 2023|website=Census 2011 India}} higher than the national average of 74.04%{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/literacy.php|title=Literacy Rate of India |website=Census 2011 India}} and state average of 80.09%.{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/state/tamil+nadu.html|title=Tamil Nadu Population {{!}} Sex Ratio {{!}} Literacy|website=Census 2011 India}}

At Vadasery, a locality in Nagercoil, unique Temple jewellery is made.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/a-dazzle-in-the-dark/article3290876.ece|title=A dazzle in the dark|first=Kausalya|last=Santhanam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=7 April 2012}} The Vadasery Temple jewellery has Geographical Indications (GI) registry of the Government of India.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/nagercoil-temple-jewellery-made-with-peculiar-stones-gets-gi-tag-geographical-indications-tag/articleshow/65095824.cms|title=temple jewellery: Nagercoil temple jewellery made with peculiar stones gets Geographical Indications tag | Trichy News |website=The Times of India|date=23 July 2018 }} These jewels are used by classical dancers in India.

Onam is a festival which is widely celebrated among the Malayalam-speaking population by drawing the 'athapoo' on the floor.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/15/stories/2005091505880200.htm|website=The Hindu|date=2005-09-15|title=Tamil Nadu / Nagercoil News : Onam - day of flowers, feast, fun and frolic}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Onam-festivities-begin-in-Kanyakumari/article14821829.ece|title=Onam festivities begin in Kanyakumari|newspaper=The Hindu|date=24 August 2007}}

Navaratri is uniquely celebrated here with an inter-state tradition {{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/essential-kerala/two-states-three-gods-faith-navarathri-thiruvananthapuram-padmanabhapuram-deities.html|title=South India's unique Navaratri tradition: when gods travel to Kerala|website=Onmanorama |date=October 1, 2016 |first=Maya |last=Menon}} in which the idols of Goddess Munuthithanankai Amman from Suchindrum, Goddess Saraswati from Padmanabhapuram Palace and Lord Kumaraswamy from Kumarakovil travel to Thiruvananthapuram. A ceremonial welcome is given to the idols of the Gods by the officials and representatives of the Government of Kerala. After the ten days of Navratri festival, they return to the respective temples with great celebrations.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/navaratri-suchindram-temple-deity-taken-to-padmanabhapuram-palace/article7749253.ece|title=The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Nagercoil News : Navaratri : Suchindram temple deity taken to Padmanabhapuram Palace|newspaper=The Hindu|date=11 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/essential-kerala/2018/10/08/tvm-ready-to-welcome-navarathri-idols.html|title=Thiruvananthapuram ready to welcome Navratri idols from Tamil Nadu|website=Onmanorama}}

Nanjil Nadu Cuisine, hailing from the Southern coastal region of Tamil Nadu, especially Nagercoil, is a blend of Tamil and Kerala culinary traditions. Known for its abundant use of coconut and coconut oil, this cuisine stands out with its distinct and rich flavours. The dishes are often infused with aromatic spices, tangy tamarind, and the freshness of coastal ingredients.

Below is an overview of the listed dishes:

Nagercoil's culinary offerings reflect its rich cultural heritage and coastal bounty, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

There are three main bus stands in the city.{{Cite web |title=Bus stand |url=https://nagercoilcorporation.in/busstand/ |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=Nagercoil Corporation |language=en-US}}

• Nagercoil Municipal Corporation Christopher Bus Stand (Vadasery): The terminus, spread over an area of 9.49 acres, serves as a hub for transportation and commercial activities in the region. It features 52 bus bays, which accommodate a variety of buses including Mofussil buses and long-distance buses. These buses connect Nagercoil with major cities across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, facilitating both local commuting and intercity travel.

In addition to the bus bays, the terminus houses essential facilities such as a reservation counter for ticketing services. It also includes numerous commercial and refreshment outlets, providing amenities to travellers and visitors alike.

Overall, the terminus plays a crucial role in Nagercoil's transportation infrastructure, offering convenience and connectivity for passengers travelling within the state and to neighbouring Kerala.

Frequent bus services to Marthandam, Thiruvananthapuram, Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Karaikudi, Dindigul, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur available from here. Also scheduled long distances buses to Chennai, Salem, Krishnagiri, Hosur, Bengaluru, Palani, Pollachi, Tiruppur, Ooty, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Kodaikanal, Trichy, Ariyalur, Virudhachalam, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Puducherry, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Vellore, Chittoor, Tirupathi operated from here. The terminus is well utilized by buses belonging to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.

• Anna Bus Stand (Meenakshipuram, Nagercoil): The terminus, spanning 2.31 acres, is a pivotal hub for local bus services within Kanyakumari district and to Tirunelveli district. It features 25 bus bays, facilitating the operation and organization of various bus routes connecting different parts of these districts.

Local buses primarily serve the commuting needs of residents within the Kanyakumari district, offering reliable transportation options for daily travel and commuting purposes. Additionally, buses to Tirunelveli district provide connectivity for inter-district travel, enabling passengers to reach destinations across both districts efficiently.

As a central point for bus operations, the terminus enhances accessibility and convenience for travelers, ensuring smooth connectivity between different areas within Kanyakumari and to the neighbouring Tirunelveli district.

The town bus routes to surrounding localities are to Vadasery, Parvathipuram, Vetturnimadam, Asaripallam, Chunkankadai, Villukuri, Thuckalay, Karungal, Thingalnagar, Mulagumoodu, Chettikulam, Kottar, Ramanputhur, Konam, Eathamozhi, Rajakkamangalam, Manavalakurichi, Colachal, Midalam, Enayam, Parakkai, Thengamputhur, Puthalam, Manakudy, Kovalam, Thovalai, Suchindram, Vazhukkamparai, Thamaraikulam, Mylaudy, Kottaram, etc.

• Vadasery Omni Bus Stand: Intrastate and Interstate private buses are operated from here.

There are two railway stations in the city

1. Nagercoil Junction Railway station (NCJ): The main railway station (Also called Kottar Railway Station) of the city and one of the most important railway stations in Tamil Nadu coming under NSG–3 category. It consists of 6PF (02 under progress) and 12 tracks. The railway station is located on Kanyakumari- Trivandrum BG Line and Nagercoil- Tirunelveli BG Line. Direct trains to many parts of the state like Chennai, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and long-distance trains to other state cities like Mumbai, Pune, Mangalore, Jammu, Varanasi Delhi, Shalimar, Dibrugarh, Bangalore, Katra, Kacheguda, Howrah, are also operated from here/passing through this station.{{Cite web |title=50 Departures from Nagercoil SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/nagercoil-junction-ncj/801 |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}
2. Nagercoil Town Railway station (NJT): The station lies on Kanyakumari- Trivandrum BG Line. Many important express trains and local trains to Trivandrum halt here. Also, some trains skip the main station due to loco rake reversal halt here.{{Cite web |title=23 Departures from Nagercoil Town SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/nagercoil-town-njt/4793 |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}

The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is around 70 km from the city centre. It has two Terminals, Domestic (Terminal 1) and International (Terminal 2).

List of people from Nagercoil

The Nagercoil Corporation Knowledge and study centre, situated in Konam, Nagercoil, was an initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu, where reference books and study materials are available for students aspiring to take various entrance exams.

District Central Library is another library situated in the city.

PVP Multiplex, Sri Karthikai Theatre, Rajesh Cinema Hall, and AVM Valli Theatre are the cinema theaters in the city that serve movie entertainment.

A regional passport office was opened on 18 February 2018 to cater to the needs of the people of Kanyakumari district.

Nagercoil has the distinction of housing one of the two Sports Authority of India Centers in the state, the other being in Chennai.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2004/02/13/stories/2004021301190300.htm|website=The Hindu|date=2004-02-13|title=Sports Authority of India sub-centre coming up near Nagercoil}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite web|url=http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=211&sublinkid=118&langid=1|title=Regional Centres}} There are plans to make the city hub for sports in South India by merging it with the Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi Centers with headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2011/jun/17/city-may-lose-sai-sub-centre-to-nagercoil-263436.html|title=City may lose SAI sub-centre to Nagercoil|website=The New Indian Express|date=16 May 2012 }}

Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) maintains Aringar Anna Outdoor Stadium in Vadasery and SDAT indoor Stadium in Konam, Nagercoil. It also has a swimming pool.{{cite web|url=https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/content.php?token=hasb|title=SDAT Nagercoil|website=SDAT}}

Nagercoil also has various sports clubs that promote various sports activities.

Nagercoil Fencing Club{{cite web|url=https://www.nfcfencing.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426064103/http://www.nfcfencing.com/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 April 2019 |title=NFC FENCING|website=nagercoilfencingclub}} promotes fencing sports in Nagercoil.

Also, there are various Non-govt sports clubs like The District Club, The Nagercoil Club, Ramavarmapuram Club, etc.web|url=http://www.districtclubnagercoil.com/

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