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The
third largest city of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, is one of the most
industrialized cities in Tamil Nadu. It is known as the textile
capital of South India or the Manchester of the South. The city
is situated on the banks of the River Noyyal. Coimbatore existed
existed even prior to the 2nd century AD as the capital of a small
tribl village.
Konguned,
until it was broght under Chola control in the 2nd - 3rd century
AD by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas. Among its other
great rulers wre the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas, Hoysalas
and the Vijaynagara kings. When Kongunad fell to the British alon
with th rest of the state, its name was changed to Coimbatore and
it is by this name that it is known today. In Tamil the city is
called Kovai.
Located in the rain shadow region of the Western ghats, Coimbatore
enjoys a very pleasant climate all the year round, aided by the
fresh breeze that flows in through the 25 km long Palakkad gap.
The rich black soil of the region hs contributed to Coimbatore's
flourishing agricultural industry.
The
flourishing growth of cotton has served as a foundation for the
establishment of Coimbatore's famous textile industry. The first
textile mill came up as far back as 1888 and there are now over
a hundred mills. The result has been a strong economy and a reputation
as one of the greatest industrial cities of South India.
Coimbatore serves as an entry and exit point to neighboring Kerala
and the ever popular hill station of Udhagamandalam (Ooty). It is
the disembarking point for those who want to take the Muntain train
that runs from Mettupalayam, just 35 kms from Coimbatore. There
are also regular bus services from Coimbatore to Udhagamndalam,
popularly known as Ooty.
General Information
Area :
23.5 sq. kms. Population :
9.23.085 (2001 census) Altitude :
43.2 mts. Climate : Max. Min
Summer : 39.4C 23.3C Winter : 32.8C 20.7C Rainfall : 92.2 mm - Average Season :
Throughout the year Clothing :
Throughout the year Languages spoken :
Tamil, English, Telugu & Malayalam STD Code :
0422 Industries :
Textiles, Textile Machinery, Automobile Spares, Motores, Electronics,
Steel & Aluminum Crops :
Millet, paddy, Cotton, Tea, Oil seeds, Tabacco
Access
Transport
Coimbatore is well connected by Air, Rail and Road. Air :
Coimbatore has an airport. Flights connect it to Chennai and other
important cities. Rail :
Coimbatore is connected by rail to Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram,
Delhi and other cities. Road :
It is also connected to all the important cities and places of interest
by road. Airport :
Peelamedu Airport is 10 km from the City.
The
third largest city of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, is one of the most
industrialized cities in Tamil Nadu. It is known as the textile
capital of South India or the Manchester of the South. The city
is situated on the banks of the River Noyyal. Coimbatore existed
existed even prior to the 2nd century AD as the capital of a small
tribl village. 
