Gandhipuram, Coimbatore
Gandhipuram is a major place of the Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is named after Mahatma Gandhi. It was previously known as "Katoor".
Gandhipuram | |
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Dr. Nanjappa Road (Old Photo) | |
Gandhipuram Location in Tamil Nadu, IndiaIndial | |
| Coordinates: 11.2°N 77.2°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Metro | Coimbatore |
| Zone | Coimbatore North |
| Ward | 30–33 |
| Named for | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 641012 |
| Telephone code | 91–422 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-66 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Coimbatore |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Coimbatore South |
Gandhipuram evolved as the major public transportation hub after the construction of the central bus terminus of the city in 1974. Nanjappa Road is an arterial road in the city which passes through the centre of Gandhipuram. Other arterial roads crossing through Gandhipuram are Cross Cut Road, 100 Feet Road, Bharathiar Road and Sathy Road.
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