Gandhipuram, Coimbatore

Gandhipuram is a major place of the Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is presently named after Mahatma Gandhi. It was previously known as "Katoor".

Gandhipuram
Dr. Nanjappa Road (Old Photo)
Dr. Nanjappa Road (Old Photo)
Gandhipuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Gandhipuram
Gandhipuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, IndiaIndial
Coordinates: 11.2°N 77.2°E / 11.2; 77.2
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictCoimbatore
MetroCoimbatore
ZoneCoimbatore North
Ward30–33
Named forMahatma Gandhi
Area
 • Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
411 m (1,348 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
641012
Telephone code91–422
Vehicle registrationTN-66
Lok Sabha constituencyCoimbatore
Vidhan Sabha constituencyCoimbatore South

Gandhipuram evolved as the major public transportation hub after the construction of the central bus terminus of the city in 1974. Nanjappa Road is an arterial road in the city which passes through the nerve centre of Gandhipuram. Other arterial roads are Crosscut road, 100 feet road, Bharathiar road and Sathy Road. Gandhipuram has evolved also as one of the important commercial centres in the city with locations such as Cross Cut Road and 100 Feet Road.

Geography

In the 19th century, the Panankattu lake was filled up and then modern-day settlements such as Gandhipuram, Katoor and Ramnagar evolved.. It is located about 3.3 km from Townhall, the core of the city, 12 km from Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus, 11 km from the Coimbatore International Airport and about 4 km from City railway station, 3 km from Coimbatore North Junction and 10 km from Podanur Junction railway station and is well connected to local bus services to various parts of the city. Gandhipuram shares a border with Ganapathy, Ram Nagar, Tatabad, Sivananda Colony, Rathinapuri, Sidhapudur and PN Palayam.[1]

Gandhipuram Flyover

A two-tier flyover was opened in Gandhipuram to avoid traffic congestion.[2]

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 and 100 Feet Road in Gandhipuram is one of the major shopping areas in Coimbatore city.[3]

Infrastructure

Coimbatore district central jail is in located in Gandhipuram.[4] To ease the traffic congestion, a two-tier flyover is being constructed at a cost of ₹168 crore.[5] 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. History of Gandhipuram Coimbatore: A Walkthrough of the City’s Past and Present [6]

Transport

Gandhipuram has Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus is one of the major bus terminus in the city. It handles buses towards:

  • VOC Park
    VOC Park
  • VOC Park
    VOC Park
  • Rajaji Statue
    Rajaji Statue
  • Anna statue
    Anna statue

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gandhipuram, Coimbatore.
  1. "Gandhipuram Borders : Map showing surrounding areas of Gandhipuram".
  2. "CM inaugurates Gandhipuram flyover". The Hindu. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  3. Coimbatore's wealth creators[Usurped!], The Hindu
  4. Subbaraj, A. "Lack of CCTVs affects security at Central jail." Times of India. 25 March 2011. Retrieved on 14 May 2012.
  5. "Chemmozhi Maanadu announcement : Tamil Nadu CM announced construction of flyover at Gandhipuram". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010.
  6. The Traveller Baba/ "." . History of Gandhipuram Coimbatore: A Walkthrough of the City’s Past and Present
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