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Ukkadam
Ukkadam is a part of Townhall locality in the core part of the city of Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Ukkadam Bus Terminal, which is one of the seven major bus stands in the city, is located in this neighborhood. Ukkadam is famous for its Fish Market, Jackfruit Market. Transport Ukkadam Bus Terminus is located at Ukkadam serving the intracity bus services within the Coimbatore metropolitan area and intercity bus services to Pollachi, Palakkad, Palani, Valparai and Thrissur. Ukkadam Flyover To ease the traffic congestion in Ukkadam signal and Aathupalam, an overpass flyover is being constructed at a cost of ₹265 crore in Ukkadam covering Sungam Bypass, Perur Bypass, Pollachi Road and Palakkad Road. Politics Ukkadam is a part of Coimbatore South (state assembly constituency) partially and Singanallur (state assembly constituency) partially which are part of Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency). Coimbatore Metro Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and Ukkadam woul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), 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 in terms of population 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore Metro
Coimbatore Metro, also known as Kovai Metro, is a proposed rapid transit system for Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. History The Central Government proposed a metro rail system for 16 tier-2 cities in India including Coimbatore in 2010. While the Government of Tamilnadu in 2011, shelved in favour of a monorail. Coimbatore Railway Struggle Committee has also protested to implement metro rail project in Coimbatore. In 2013, E. Sreedharan made survey and announced metro rail as suitable transport for Coimbatore. In January 2017, a Coimbatore District Administration official told The Hindu that there was no mass rapid system presently under consideration for Coimbatore.'' '' Government of Tamilnadu again announced for the proposal of metro rail at Coimbatore in 2017. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has announced that Central Government is ready to implement and fund metro rail project in Coimbatore. State Government has also approved for metro rail. The works was expected to begin by the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town Hall, Coimbatore
Townhall is the core part of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the largest and the major commercial hub in the city with locations such as Oppanakara Street, Raja Street, Ukkadam, VH Road and NH Road. The locality derives its name from the Victoria Town Hall, Coimbatore. It is centrally located in the city. Geography Townhall is located about 11 km from the Coimbatore International Airport, 1 km from City railway station, 4 km from Coimbatore North Junction, 3 km from Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus, 10 km from Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus and 8 km from Podanur railway station. Townhall shares its borders with Gandhipuram, Ramanathapuram, Selvapuram, Gandhipuram Karumbukadai, R. S. Puram and Uppilipalayam. Economy Townhall is a major commercial center in Coimbatore. It consists of various commercial enterprises and markets. Infrastructure The office of Coimbatore Corporation is located in Townhall at the Victoria Townhal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus
The Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus, commonly known as the CIBT, is the integrated bus terminus under construction in Podanur on Chettipalayam Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, to serve both intercity and intracity buses. Upon completion, it would be the largest bus station in the world with an area of Background The bus terminus was planned to reduce traffic congestion in the city by integrating the Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus, Gandhipuram Thiruvalluvar Bus stand (For SETC), KSRTC Buses (Karnataka) and KSRTC Buses (Kerala), Ukkadam Bus Terminus, Singanallur Bus Terminus, Saibaba Colony Bus Terminus within a single campus. The terminus would come up at Chettipalayam Road at Vellalore at a site of 61.6 acres area. Timeline *2014-The Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus project was announced by former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. *2020-The foundation stone was laid on 22 February. The proposed terminus will be built at a cost of 168 crores. *2020-The CMRL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukkadam Bus Terminus
Ukkadam Bus Terminus, popularly known as Ukkadam Bus Stand, is one of the bus terminus of Coimbatore City. It was opened in 1991 to ease congestion in the central bus stand at Gandhipuram.The bus stand was planned to accommodate town buses and buses to Pollachi and nearby places and Palakad. Overview This bus stand is located in the southern part of the city. Valankulam, a pond, was filled up to make space for this bus stand. Buses plying in south and west directions start from here. All town buses and mini buses start / pass through this bus stand. Departure timings of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation buses alone are given here. Facilities include a cloak room, toilets, rest room, parking facilities, TV, and STD booths. It includes cubicles where mothers can nurse their infants. Route Destinations *Pollachi (via Kinathukadavu) *Udumalpet (via Pollachi) *Palani (via Udumalpet) *Dindigul (via Palani, Oddanchatram) *Palakkad (via Walayar) *Anamalai and Valparai (via Polla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake
Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake is one of the lakes in Coimbatore, South India. It is situated between Trichy Road and Sungam bypass road connecting with Ukkadam A railway track connecting Coimbatore Junction and Podanur passes over the lake. Various birds including little grebes and purple moorhen The purple swamphen has been split into the following species: * Western swamphen, ''Porphyrio porphyrio'', southwest Europe and northwest Africa * African swamphen, ''Porphyrio madagascariensis'', sub-Saharan continental Africa and Madagascar * Gr ... can be seen in this lake. Gallery File:Valankulam Lake at Sunset.jpg, Valankulam Lake at Sunset File:Ukkadam big lake1.jpg, Ukkadam Valankulam Lake File:Ukkadam big lake.jpg, View of Ukkadam Valankulam Lake Lakes of Coimbatore {{Coimbatore-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore District
Coimbatore district is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Coimbatore is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is one of the most industrialized districts and a major textile, industrial, commercial, educational, information technology, healthcare and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu. The region is bounded by Tiruppur district in the east, Nilgiris district in the north, Erode district in the north-east, Palakkad district, Idukki district and small parts of Thrissur district and Ernakulam district of neighboring state of Kerala in the west and south respectively. As of 2011, Coimbatore district had a population of 3,458,045 with a sex-ratio of 1,000 and literacy rate of 84%. Coimbatore district was part of the historical Kongu Nadu and was ruled by the Cheras as it served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap, the principal trade route between the west coast and Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore was in the middle of the Roman trade route ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karanampettai
Karanampettai is a town located in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a suburb of Coimbatore.It lies on the National Highway 81. It is a part of Palladam taluk and Palladam (state assembly constituency) which comes under the Coimbatore Parliament Constituency. Geography Karanampettai is located at . It has an average elevation of 305 meters. It is located at about 30 km from Coimbatore and 29 km from Tiruppur.It lies on the National Highway 81 (India) Trichy Road connecting the city of Coimbatore with central and eastern parts of Tamilnadu. Demographics As per 2011 census,the population of the town is 6987. India census, Transport Karanampettai is well connected by Road and Rail. The nearest railway stations are at Sulur Road railway station which is 7 km away and Somanur which is 8 km away from the town.The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport.The town is connected well with Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Madurai and Tiruchirap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore Metropolitan Area
The Coimbatore Metropolitan Area, or Coimbatore Urban Agglomeration, is the sixteenth-most populous metropolitan area in India, the second most populous metropolitan area in the state of Tamil Nadu next only to Chennai. The Coimbatore Metropolitan Area consists of the city of Coimbatore and its suburbs in Coimbatore district. Economy The economy of the metropolitan area of Coimbatore is heavily influenced by information technology, engineering and textiles at recent times. The city has four special economic zones (SEZ), namely, ELCOT SEZ, CHIL SEZ, SPAN Venture SEZ, Aspen SEZ and at least five more SEZs are in the pipeline. Coimbatore has trade associations like CODISSIA, COINDIA and COJEWEL representing industries in the city. The Government of Tamil Nadu has proposed for setting up an Industrial park at Sulur. Coimbatore also has Engineering SEZ in the outskirts of city "Aspen SEZ" spread over 376 acres. CODISSIA Industrial Park is being set up at Moperipalayam nearly 26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valparai
Valparai (originally known as Poonachimalai) is a Taluk and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It consists of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) and prior to that as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary). It is located above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats. There are a total of 56 estates here. The game of football is very popular here. State level competitions are held every year. The foothill starts exactly from Monkey Falls which is at a distance of to Valparai. The route to Valparai from the foothills consists of 40 hairpin bends. The Kerala state border town of Malakkappara is at a distance of 27 kilometres from Valparai. While major portions of the land are owned by private tea companies, large forest areas continue to be out of bounds. History Earliest records of this area are from the year 1846 when K. Ramasamy Mudaliyar started a coffee plantation here ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Coimbatore is a Lok Sabha constituency in western Tamil Nadu, India. Its Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency number is 20 of 39. It is the largest city of the Western region of Tamil Nadu and the district headquarters of the Coimbatore district. Assembly segments Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments: Before delimitation in 2009, it consisted of the following constituencies: Singanallur, Coimbatore West, Coimbatore East, Perur, Palladam and Tiruppur. Members of the Parliament Election results General Election 2019 General Election 2014 General Election 2009 General Election 2004 General Election, 1999 General Election 1998 See also * Coimbatore * Coimbatore East (state assembly constituency) * List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parlia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singanallur (state Assembly Constituency)
Singanallur Assembly Constituency is a legislative Constituency of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Its State Assembly Constituency number is 121. It contains 18 wards of the Coimbatore which include the neighborhood of Singanallur . The important landmarks of the Constituency are Coimbatore International Airport, Singanallur Bus Terminus, Sungam lake area, Boat House, TIDEL Park Coimbatore and ESI Medical College Hospital. It is a part of the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency Coimbatore is a Lok Sabha constituency in western Tamil Nadu, India. Its Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency number is 20 of 39. It is the largest city of the Western region of Tamil Nadu and the district headquarters of the Coimbatore distri .... It is one of the 234 State Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in India. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election Results 2021 2016 2011 2006 2001 1996 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
