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°ECoordinates: 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 IST (UTC+5:30)
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. 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 flyover was announced at the cost of INR 148 crores.The flyover is called panama canal flyover by nwssite, a private sector.[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:

Education

IT Training Institutions :

Gallery

References

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  1. ↑ "Gandhipuram Borders : Map showing surrounding areas of Gandhipuram".
  2. ↑ Coimbatore's wealth creators, The Hindu
  3. ↑ Subbaraj, A. "Lack of CCTVs affects security at Central jail." Times of India. 25 March 2011. Retrieved on 14 May 2012.
  4. ↑ "Chemmozhi Maanadu announcement : Tamil Nadu CM announced construction of flyover at Gandhipuram". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 2010-06-29.