Gandhipuram, Coimbatore
Gandhipuram
காந்திபுரம் | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Dr. Nanjappa Road | |
  Gandhipuram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°12′N 77°12′E / 11.2°N 77.2°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Metro | Coimbatore |
| Zone | Coimbatore North |
| Ward | 30-33 |
| Named for | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 641012 |
| Telephone code | 91-422 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-66 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Coimbatore |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Coimbatore North |
Gandhipuram (Tamil: காந்திபுரம்) is commercial neighbourhood and heart of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. The Regional Transport Office of Coimbatore Central(TN-66) is also located just 2 km from Gandhipuram. Before emergence of Gandhipuram as the largest shopping and commercial hub, Ukkadam and Oppanakkara Street were termed as heart of Coimbatore city. It is situated in the middle of the city, the place is an important centre for shopping and entertainment, and also a major hub for the intra-city bus service.
Geography
The nerve centre of Gandhipuram is Dr. Nanjappa Road. This road passes through the centre point of Gandhipuram. It is located about 15 km from the Coimbatore International Airport and about 5 km from City railway station, 4 km from Coimbatore North Junction and 15 km from Podanur railway station and is well connected to local bus services to various parts of the city. The nerve centre of Gandhipuram is Dr. Nanjappa Road which passes through the centre point of Gandhipuram. Gandhipuram shares a border with Ram Nagar, Tatabad, Sivananda Colony, Rathinapuri, Sidhapudur and PN Palayam.[1]
Economy
Gandhipuram is one of the major commercial centers in Coimbatore. Many industries in and around Coimbatore operate their corporate offices from Gandhipuram.[citation needed] Cross Cut Road in Gandhipuram is one of the major shopping areas in Coimbatore city.[2]
Infrastructure
Coimbatore district central jail is in located in Gandhipuram.[3] To ease the traffic congestion, a two-tier flyover is being constructed at a cost of ₹168 crore.[4] The largest stadium of the city, Nehru Stadium, is about 3 km from Gandhipuram. While there are several gardens and park in Coimbatore City, the largest garden and play area is VOC park and zoo.
Transport
Gandhipuram has one of the major bus terminus in the city. It handles buses towards:
- Moffussil buses towards Erode, Tiruppur, Salem, Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam etc.
- Buses towards other states Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry
Education
IT Training Institutions :
Gallery
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VOC Park -
VOC Park -
Rajaji Statue -
Anna statue
References
- ^ "Gandhipuram Borders : Map showing surrounding areas of Gandhipuram".
- ^ Coimbatore's wealth creators, The Hindu
- ^ Subbaraj, A. "Lack of CCTVs affects security at Central jail." Times of India. 25 March 2011. Retrieved on 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Chemmozhi Maanadu announcement : Tamil Nadu CM announced construction of flyover at Gandhipuram". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2010-06-29.
