History
An ancient limestone Buddha (believed to be from pre-Christian to 6th century CE) was found here and is now in the Jaffna Museum. An ancient well, stone pillars etc. have been found at this so far un-excavated site. The ancient Buddhist place-name is cited as "Neelavaella" (Archaeo. Dept. file EC/B/N/56 folio 73 ) and in several historical websites .Education in Neervely
* Attiar Hindu College, Neervely was established in 1929. * Hindu Tamil mixed school, Neervely South. * Ramupillai vithyalayam, Neervely West. * Four other schoolsPlaces of Worship
* Neervely Kanthaswami Temple * Neervely Arasakesari Pillaiyar Temple * Neervely Vaikaal Tharavai Pillaiyar TempleAgriculture
Especially Banana, paddy and other vegetables etc. Neervely has Sri Lanka's leading big banana market too.Industries
Building construction, wood and metal worksBank robbery
On March 25, 1981, militants of theReferences
External links
* http://www.neervely.ca {{SriLanka-geo-stub Villages in Jaffna District Valikamam East DS Division