Anjugramam
     
No one really knows the origin of its name.  Maybe the convergence of five ancient villages came to be known as Anjugramam or possibly it’s named after some one called Anju, who lived and died here long long ago in time.   Whatever it may be, Anjugramam, a tiny intersection with a lone sweet stall years ago, has today transformed into a bustling commercial hub.  Its distinct advantage is its geographical location nestled in lush green rice fields, coconut palm and a dense landscape,  a sight to behold!  Nature has endowed this place with all its fauna and flora. 

As being the poor man’s Nagercoil, Anjugramam serves  the villages and hamlets around it.   It is a cosmopolitan town as also a major junction for road traffic.  It acquires importance mainly because of the National Highway passing through it.  It links Kanyakumari and the rest of the country.    Jamestown, Azhagappapuram, Mettukudiyiruppu, Kanagappapuram, & Levinchipuram are Anji’s neighbouring villages.

Anjugramam has abundant running water supply, mainly from Pechiparai reservoir.  It gets moderate rain twice a year. The climate here is little warm.  December and January in particular are salubrious.  The summer heat is somewhat neutralized by the breeze blowing from the sea and the evergreen plains.  The local population is lively, industrious and courteous.

The faster growth of this village is characterized by the mushrooming of shops & establishments, and other trading activities. The cash crops produced in the hinterland find their way to vendors here and convert themselves into cash.  Both buyers and sellers mutually benefit for their produce and efforts. The Village Administration is responsible for fulfilling all the civic needs of the inhabitants.

Anjugramam has great growth potential.   Its present rate of growth is proof of it.  It is poised to become a bigger town, encompassing the neighbouring villages,  in the foreseeable future. By such time it will reap immense economic and commercial gains.  Through re-investment of the cash produced, it can sustain its future growth.  It is safe to assume that this town will soon become a vibrant commercial and trading center.