Coimbatore, also known as the Manchester of South India, is home to a large number textile mills, textile machinery manufacturers, hosiery units and engineering industries.
Coimbatore (population 1.25 million) is the second biggest city of the southern state of Tamilnadu, India and is identified as one of the fast developing metros of India. There are about 50,000 small, medium and large scale industries. It has 5 universities, 25 Engineering Institutions & more than 100 arts & science colleges
Coimbatore city is strategically located at the junction of the three modern southern states Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka with proximity to many important cities of Southern India. It is well connected by air and surface transport. This friendly city has a salubrious climate and surrounded by major tourist spots, has always been a natural favorite with international tourists. The scenic hill stations of Ooty, Munnar and Kodaikannal, the historic temples of Perur, Palani, the historic city of Madurai, Guruvayur, the nearby exciting Kerala with its enchanting back-waters and ayurvedic health resorts to name a few are all a couple of hours drive.
Coimbatore,situated on the banks of river Noyyal, is the third largest city of Tamil Nadu. The city is known as the Manchester of South India and is known for its textile factories, engineering firms, automobile parts manufacturers, health care facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality industries. The Coimbatore city is the headquarters of the Coimbatore District and has a number of tourist destinations which makes it a perfect destination for holidaying. It is a multi cultural city with temples, Churches and mosques. The city attracts large number of tourists each year by its beauty. We offer you complete information on all that you want to know
The city has a large number of recreational clubs and tourist spots for the tourist to visit. Important clubs include Coimbatore Golf Club, The Cosmopolitan Club, The Coimbatore Club and the Coimbatore Flying Club. The Coimbatore District also has two most important wildlife sanctuaries like the Madhumalai Sanctuary and Annamalai wildlife sanctuary. One can also visit Udhamandalam, popularly known as Ooty on the foothills of the Nilgiri Hills which once served as the summer capital of the British rulers in India and Kodaikanal, which is situated at the Southern tip of the Palini Hills and is one of the popular hill stations in South India
Fast Facts
| Area |
254 square km |
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| Population |
4271856 |
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| Literacy rate |
73% |
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| Languages spoken |
Hindi, English, Malayalam, Telegu and Tamil |
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| Best time to visit |
Throughout the year |
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| STD Code |
0422 |
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| Climate: |
moderate summers and mild winters |
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| Clothing: |
Tropical |
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| Rainfall: |
September to November |
Summer - Max 34.7°C; Min 21.1°C and
Winters – Max 32.2°C and Min 19.2°C
Rainfall – 61.22 cm
There are a large number of luxury and budget hotels to provide accommodation and dining needs of the tourists. These hotels provide a comfortable and hassle free stay in the city. Besides this, the city is well connected by flights and trains from New Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Calcutta, Cochin and Bangalore. Peelamedu Airport situated about 10 Km from the City is the nearest airport and the Coimbatore Junction Railway station is the nearest railhead. The Central bus stand situated Gandhipuram is connected by luxury bus service from major states in India.
Madhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary: The sanctuary has a rich bio-diversity and is situated between the Bandipur and Annamalai sanctuaries and forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve. It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in the Country, the major attraction being the elephant. Other animals that abound the sanctuary include Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Deer, and Snakes.
Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. 90 Kms from Coimbatore.
Coimbatore - Fastest Growing City in India
Coimbatore City (Kovai) is one of the top 10 fastest growing cities of India. Coimbatore district has a population of about 42.25 Lakhs (Census in 2001). Coimbatore is also a district capital. There are more than 25,000 small, medium, large scale industries and textile mills.
Coimbatore District comprises major towns of Tirupur, Mettupalayam, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Palladam. It is number one revenue district in the state of Tamil Nadu with revenues crossing more than Rs. 6000 Crores. Coimbatore is famous for Schools, Universities, Engineering Colleges, Medical, Management Schools, Textiles- Yarn, Knitted Garments, Handlooms, Textile Machinery, Motors, Pumps, Industrial goods, Cotton, Tea, and Software.
Coimbatore supplies over 30 per cent of all the automotive components used in the country; several companies also cater to the international market. The city makes over 60 per cent of the water pumps and 45 percent of the motors used in India. Another recent study on the feasibility of setting up an Information Technology (IT) park in Coimbatore, by Pricewaterhouse Coopers pointed to the city as one to be watched. Coimbatore has also proved that it can take on competition, both domestic and international. The district, has an excellent academic infrastructure that churns out over 20,000 engineering and 28,000 non-engineering graduates every year, is poised to emerge as one of the largest knowledgeable human resource power house by 2008
History of Coimbatore
Coimbatore city is situated on the banks of river Noyal, a tributary of river Cauvery. Existence of Coimbatore can be traced back to 2nd Century AD as a small tribal village capital called Kongunad. According to Manuscript "Chola Poorva Pattayam" found in the Madras (Chennai) Oriental Manuscript Library, a small village Covanputhur named after a leader of the group Covan existed here. Later it was changed as Coimbatore.
Coimbatore is also known as Kovai in Tamil language.
Karikalan, a famous Chola king brought Kondunad under his control. Kongunad was ruled by many famous kings from Cheras, Pandyas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara and Chalukyas. Later when British ruled kongunad along with rest of India. It was during this British period many famous textile mills came.
Location of Coimbatore
It is located at the foothills of western ghats blessed with a wonderful climate and water. Coimbatore is 750MSL and average rainfall of 200mm to 300mm, temperature ranging from moderate to medium. Coimbatore district is fed with water from Noyal, Siruvani, Bhavani and Amaravathi. Siruvani, world's second purest water body is the main source of water in the city. Coimbatore district is surrounded by Nilgris District, Erode District in Tamil Nadu and Palghat District in Kerala.
People of Coimbatore
People of Coimbatore are cosmopolitan and talk Tamil, English, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. People of Coimbatore are friendly and open. Tamil is the main language spoken here, but you can also find people speaking english. English is a second language in school education in Tamil Nadu.
There are many entreprenuers in Coimbatore with their hard and determined work has brought laurels to coimbatore. You can get to know about some people, business and products in Coimbatore classifieds here.
Connectivity
Coimbatore is well connected by Road, Rail and Air. Coimbatore being a business city with manufacturing and trading activity, it is a well connected to the Chennai, Cochin. Cuddalore and Tuticorin Ports. Lot of international carriers like Fedex, DHL, UPS and local carriers like Gati, Blue dart, Professional Couriers, Speed Post, DTDC operate from Coimbatore.
Road
Coimbatore city is connected by national highway 47 (NH-47) from Salem leading to Kanyakumari, Coimbatore is 530 KMs from Chennai, Tamil Nadu State Capital (travel time of about 10 Hrs). Tirupur 50 KMs, 1 Hour, Ooty 80 KMs, 3 Hrs, Pollachi 45 KMs, 1 Hr, Erode 100 KMs, 2 Hrs, Salem 180 KMs, 4 Hrs, Bangalore 360 KMs, 7 Hrs, Buses ply to every major city and town in Tamil Nadu and other states from Coimbatore.
In Coimbatore city, you can also find call taxis as economical as in any other part of the country. City has reasonably well laid roads and lanes. Traffic and Air pollution is increasing day by day and is a cause to worry.
Railways
Coimbatore has three railway junctions (terminals) - Coimbatore Central, Coimbatore North and Podanur (15 KMs). There are everyday trains to major cities Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Tirupathi, Cochin, Mangalore, Mumbai, Madurai, Trichy, Ooty, Palghat, Tirupur, Erode, Salem, Thanjavur and Kanyakumari.
Airport
Coimbatore has an International Airport and is connected to all major metropolitian cities in India, and Gulf. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Paramount Airways, Go Air, and Air Deccan operate frequent flights in Coimbatore.
