Coimbatore, Tamil pronunciation: [koːjambʊt̪ːuːɾ]), also known as Kovai or Covai, is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India as per the census 2011. It is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation and is the administrative capital of Coimbatore District. In 1981 Coimbatore formed as third municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Madurai. Podanur Junction is the oldest Railway station in Coimbatore City. The city is one of the largest exporters of jewellery, wet grinders, poultry and auto components; the "Coimbatore Wet Grinder" and the "Kovai Cora Cotton" are recognised as Geographical Indications by the Government of India. Being a hub of textile industry in South India, the city is sometimes referred to as the "Manchester of South India". It was ranked the 7th best city in India in the Ease of Living index 2020.
Vellalore is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a southern suburb of the city. It is at 12 km east of Townhall, the centre of the city Coimbatore. It is situated on the southern bank of Noyyal river.
Peelamedu is a major commercial centre and residential locality in the Eastern part of the Coimbatore city. It is governed by Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation since 1981. The growth of Peelamedu during the last decade can be cited due to the growth of the IT sector in Coimbatore. The rapid growth of Peelamedu as a commercial and residential hub could be attributed to its geographical advantage in terms of the connectivity to other parts of the city. It acts as an important hub connecting the rapidly growing business class Information Technology corridor. The Peelamedu area stretches from Nava India to the Coimbatore International Airport near SITRA, encompassing major educational institutions, hospitals, and Industries.
Coimbatore is a Lok Sabha constituency in western Tamil Nadu, India. It is the largest city of the Western region of Tamil Nadu and the district headquarters of the Coimbatore district.
Mettupalayam is a legislative assembly constituency in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Thondamuthur is a legislative assembly in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu, which includes the town, Thondamuthur. Thondamuthur assembly constituency is part of Pollachi. It was a part of Nilgiris till 2007. Election was not held in the year 1957.
Coimbatore South is a legislative assembly constituency in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It covers parts of Coimbatore. Coimbatore South assembly constituency is a part of the Coimbatore parliamentary constituency.
Coimbatore North is a legislative assembly constituency in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It covers parts of Coimbatore. Coimbatore North assembly constituency is a part of the Coimbatore parliamentary constituency. It is a newly created constituency after 2008 delimitation. Coimbatore (North) will be one of 17 assembly constituencies to have VVPAT facility with EVMs in 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.
Kinathukadavu is a legislative assembly constituency, that includes the few parts of South of Coimbatore city. It comes under Pollachi for Parliament elections.
Pollachi is the legislative assembly in Coimbatore district, which includes the city, Pollachi. This assembly constituency is part of Pollachi.
Valparai (SC) is the legislative assembly in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, which includes the city, Valparai. This seat is reserved for scheduled caste. Valparai assembly constituency was part of Pollachi.
Palladam is the legislative assembly in Tiruppur district, which includes the town, Palladam. Palladam assembly constituency is part of Coimbatore. The constituency is in existence since 1957 election.
M. Kannappan is an Indian politician and former Union minister for Non-conventional energy sources in A. B. Vajpayee's NDA rule between 1999-2004 Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Kinathukadavu constituency in 1967, and 1972 elections.
Singanallur Lake is a lake in Singanallur, Coimbatore, South India. It is spread over an area of 1.153 km2 (0.445 sq mi) and has an average depth of 4.25 m (13.9 ft). It is one of the 9 large lakes in the city.
Kavundampalayam is a legislative assembly constituency in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It comprises the municipality of Kavundampalayam and its surrounding areas in Coimbatore. It was formed in 2009 and is part of the Coimbatore parliamentary constituency. It was created by the bifurcation of the Thondamuthur assembly constituency.
Sulur is a legislative assembly constituency in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It comprises the Town Panchayat of Irugur, Kannampalayam, Mopperipalayam, Pallapalayam, Samalapuram, Sulur. It also has karumathapatti municipality and Village Panchayat of Sulur Block and Sultanpet Block surrounding areas in Coimbatore. It was formed in 2009 and is part of the Coimbatore parliamentary constituency.
Ondipudur is a major residential neighbourhood of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated in the south-eastern part of the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1981.
Ramanathapuram is a locality in Coimbatore city on the south eastern part of the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1882.
Singanallur is a major residential locality of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the banks of Noyyal river, which runs to the southern boundary of the locality. It is situated in the eastern part of the city, and is a major hub for the inter-city bus services towards Southern and Central districts of Tamilnadu from the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1981. The East Zone Office of Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation is located at Singanallur.
Jayaram K R is an Indian politician. He is a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. His full name is Kaliappa Gounder Rangaswamy Jayaram. He was Born in the city of Coimbatore, Manchester of south India. He was bought up in a joint Family culture in traditional Kongu nadu style. His parents were Rangaswamy Gounder and Lakshmi, both of them hailing from Agriculture family. Right from childhood, K R Jayaram was an intelligent, smart, flamboyant and charming person who had a great inclination towards serving the society and had been helping number of people in whatever way he could.. He was elected as a member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Singanallur Constituency in May 2021. He secured 81000 votes to win the assembly constituency. His past duties to the citizens include the following
