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 aAnd 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.

The establishment of Koodangulam Atomic Power Station will prove to be a boon for Anjugramam.  It is bound to open up new avenues.  The areas most likely to get a fillip are housing,  organized markets, workshops, service sector, commercial enterprises, health care centers,  recreational  and other life support services. The town planners must make sure not to deface the aesthetic beauty of the town as it expands into a larger town.  Prudent town planning with the distant  future in mind is important.  This will pre-empt possible congestion and chaotic situations in the long run.

With its faster growth potential, Anjugramam offers quite a lot of investment opportunities.   Those who have invested already are reaping rich returns. 

The commercial & trade sectors as well as individuals are well served by the Mercantile Bank.

Setting up of technical educational institutions will benefit the local as well as surrounding village populations.  At present there is only one private School - Stella’s.  There is a police station here having jurisdiction over a radius of about ten kilometers.  The bus-stand located here serves passengers well in their commuting to and from various points. 

The gray area, however, is its infrastructure, which is meager and fragile.  It needs to be strengthened to a great degree, if this town is to maintain its present momentum of development.  As the town grows rapidly, adequate supply of  utilities, sanitation & hygiene, health care  service, safety & security must keep pace with it.  Restaurants and eateries must come up to provide quality catering service.