Puliakulam is a residential neighborhood in the city of

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. Coimbato ...

Arulmigu Munthi Vinayagar Temple Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple, is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Puliakulam in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the god Munthi Vinayagar, a form of Ganesha.The temple holds the largest Vinayagar idol in the entire ...

and Abirami Amman Kovil are famous facecets of this place. This place has seen an influx of migrated population in the last decade, due to its accessibility and convenience. The Idol in Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple is one of the biggest single stone statues in Asia.

Geography

Puliakulam is situated just 4 km from the heart of city (Townhall and

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), and only 3 km to railway station and 8.5 km to Coimbatore airport. It borders with Papanaiken palayam in the North, Meena Estate in the East, Ramanathapuram in the South and Race course in the West. The two national highways

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(Avinashi road) and NH 67 (Tiruchy road) are just 0.5 km away.

Population

According to India Census 2001, Puliakulam is considered one of the most densely populated areas in Coimbatore City. The town is primarily inherited by

Kongu Vellalar Kongu Vellalar is a community found in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu, India. Etymology The Vellalar of the Kongu country came to be known as Kongu Vellalar. They are also known by names such as "Bupaalan", Gangavamsam, Kudiyaanavar and Vi ...

community.

Politics

Puliakulam comes under ward number 70 in the

Corporation and comes under

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Culture

The village of old Puliakulam is very well ordered. The people belong to 12 different Kula Theivams having separate temple for each one of them, where the festivals are celebrated in the month of August (Tamil month of Aadi). There is also a temple for the primary deity of the village "Mariamman". The old martial arts of Wrestling and Silambam are still practiced and performed.

Economy

Most of population living here is working class. The place now has booming entrepreneurs. The following are the few companies located in Puliakulam. :*Mahendra pumps :*Precot Head office :*

Transport

:* Air ::Coimbatore airport is only 11 km. (See Coimbatore Airport for more information) :* Rail ::Coimbatore railway junction is only 4 km. (See Coimbatore Railway Station for more information) :* Road ::Puliakulam is very well connected by road. The bus transport is available from 4am to 11 pm. The local auto rickshaws support during the day and night hours.

Education

:* Corporation girls higher secondary school :* Carmel Garden higher secondary school :* St. Anthony boy’s higher secondary school :* Kendriya Vidyalaya :* St. Therasa's Middle School :* Vidhya Niketan Public School

References

{{Cities and Towns in Coimbatore Neighbourhoods in Coimbatore