93-540: Sulur is a town located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a suburb of Coimbatore . It is the headquarters of Sulur Taluk of Coimbatore district . There are many market places and many big retail and wholesale shops are available and also taluk office, police station , and a famous RVS institutions consisting of medical college , arts college is there in Sulur. And also two big famous temples are there. It
186-418: A banana leaf . North Indian , Chinese and continental cuisines are also available. Mysore pak (a sweet made from lentil flour and ghee ), idly , dosa , Halwa (a sweet made of different ingredients like milk, wheat, rice). Biryani is also popular among the locals. Apart from this Coimbatore has a very active street food culture, thanks to the migratory North Indian population that settled down here
279-862: A business newspaper also brings out a Coimbatore edition. Tamil newspapers include Dina Malar , Dina Thanthi , Dina Mani , Dinakaran (all morning newspapers) and Tamil Murasu and Malai Malar (both evening newspapers). Two Malayalam newspapers – Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi also have considerable circulation. A Medium wave radio station is operated by All India Radio , with most programs in Tamil , English and Hindi . Five FM radio stations operate from Coimbatore – Rainbow FM from All India Radio , Suryan FM from Sun Network , Radio Mirchi , Radio City , and Hello FM . All these private radio stations air exclusively Tamil based programs, including film music. Television relay started in 1985 from Delhi Doordarshan . In 1986, after inception of
372-452: A few generation ago. Ariseemparuppu or arisi paruppu satham (literally translated as Rice and dal) originated from Coimbatore and the people of the city celebrate January 8 as national Aruseemparuppu day, after given light by a popular influencer and food consultant. Kaalaan is a dish that originated in Coimbatore and is prepared by simmering deep fried mushrooms (usually chopped mushroom ) in
465-417: A large and a diversified manufacturing sector facilitated by the presence of research institutes like Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, SITRA and large number of engineering colleges producing about 50,000 engineers annually. Coimbatore is one of India's major manufacturers of automotive components, with car manufacturers Maruti Udyog and Tata Motors sourcing up to 30% of their automotive components from
558-821: A legislative council having 56 members. The first legislative assembly under this act was constituted in July 1937. The legislative council was a permanent body, with a third of its members retiring every 3 years and having the power to decide on bills passed by the assembly. In 1939, the Governor-General of India declared India's entry into World War II without consulting the Imperial Legislative Council . The Indian National Congress protested by asking all its elected representatives to resign from governments. Then it came back to power in 1946 after new provincial elections. (Birth–Death) Madras State ,
651-539: A modest secretariat with a single secretary for the Public Department in 1670 to six departments overseen by a chief secretary by 1920. The Indian Councils Act 1861 set up the Madras Legislative Council as an advisory body, without powers, through which the colonial administration obtained advice and assistance from able and willing Indian business leaders. But membership was selected (not elected) and
744-495: A monthly output 75,000 units as of March 2005. and the term " Coimbatore Wet Grinder " has been given a Geographical indication . Coimbatore is also referred to as "the Pump City" as it supplies two thirds of India's requirements of motors and pumps . The Major Pump Industries Flowserve Pumps, Lakshmi Pumps, Suguna pumps, Sharp Industries, CRI Pumps, Texmo Industries, Deccan Pumps and KSB Pumps are renowned worldwide. The district
837-406: A prominent industrial center. Coimbatore has trade associations such as CODISSIA , COINDIA, SITRA and COJEWEL representing industries in the city. Coimbatore also has a 160,000 square feet (15,000 m ) trade fair ground, built in 1999. It was named COINTEC due to its hosting of INTEC (Small Industries Exhibition). The Trade Fair complex, one of the country's largest, was built in six months, and
930-403: A repeater tower at Kodaikanal , telecast from Madras Doordarshan commenced. Currently television reception is through DTH or by cable, while Doordarshan reception is still available using an external antenna. In 2005, Doordarshan opened its studio in Coimbatore. The district has a well connected communications infrastructure. Till the 1990s the state owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
1023-884: A spicy broth, until it reaches a porridge like consistency and served sprinkled with chopped onions and coriander leaves. Coimbatore is an educational hub of south India. As of 2010, the Coimbatore district is home to 7 universities, 78 engineering colleges , 5 medical colleges , 2 dental colleges , 35 polytechnics , 150 arts and science colleges and schools. The city has reputed universities like Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (est. 1971), Bharathiar University (1982), Anna University Coimbatore (2007) and Avinashilingam university (1987). Coimbatore also houses research institutes like Central Institute for Cotton Research , Sugarcane Breeding Institute , Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) , Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies. There are also plans to establish
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#17330849007051116-541: A textile boom in the early 19th century due to the decline of the cotton industry in Mumbai . Post-independence, the district has seen rapid growth due to industrialisation . According to the 2011 Census, Coimbatore district is the second most urbanized district in Tamil Nadu after Chennai . 71.37% of the district's population at the 2011 Census was urban, while 29.63% was rural. The urbanized areas of Coimbatore district include
1209-402: A type of Sugarcane , Sural , Suranoor. Sulur is located at 11°01′31″N 77°07′29″E / 11.0254°N 77.1246°E / 11.0254; 77.1246 . It has an average elevation of 340 metres (1115 feet). Sulur is regarded as a pleasant town situated very close to the cities of Coimbatore "Manchester of South India" (19 km) and Tirupur (35 km). Thus it
1302-584: A world class university in the region. District is also home to renowned multi-campus, multi-disciplinary private Deemed university , Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham . The first college opened in the district was the Government Arts College (1875–76). The forest college and research institute was opened in 1916. The first engineering college in the city was started by G.D. Naidu as the Arthur Hope College of Technology in 1945. Later it became
1395-632: Is M. K. Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 7 May 2021. The Madras Presidency , headquartered in Fort St. George, India , was a presidency of India that comprised present day Tamil Nadu, the Malabar region of North Kerala , the coastal and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh , and the Bellary , Dakshina Kannada , and Udupi districts of Karnataka . It was established in 1653 to be
1488-477: Is 83%, and female literacy is 72%. 9% of the population in Sulur are children below the age of 6 years. Sulur is a medieval period trade centre situated in the left bank of the river Noyyal . Megalithic burials were noticed in this place during Archaeology excavation. The coins of 3rd century BCE were unearthed in the burial. Two medieval period Vatteluthu inscriptions were also found. Apart from this, semi precious stone beads were also collected here. Sulur
1581-523: Is 9,760 feet (2,970 m) in length and is capable of handling wide-bodied and "fat-bellied" aircraft used for international flights. Sulur Air Force Station , located at Kangayampalayam near the periphery of the city, is an air base of the Indian Air Force . Train service in Coimbatore district started in 1863, upon construction of the Podanur – Madras line connecting Kerala and the west coast with
1674-451: Is Central Church of Garment India which is having branches in three states of India. Coimbatore district TN-37Z(Sulur), TN-38(Coimbatore North), TN-40(Mettupalayam), TN-41(Pollachi), TN-41Z(Valparai), TN-66(Coimbatore Central), 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
1767-639: Is a popular location for various textile mills and weaving slots. Near to Sulur there is a railway station and an Air Force base . The twin lakes to the north of the town, bounding the Coimbatore-Nagapattinam highway adds a scenic view to the town. The town is divided into two parts by the holy Noyyal River . Sulur is the East-end of the new Coimbatore district . The history of Sulur dates back to around 2300 years ago. Ancient coin of Eran dating back to third century BC have been found at Sulur. During
1860-401: Is about 16 km from Sulur. Buses connect Sulur to most of the nearby villages.The Trichy Road ( NH81 ) runs through Sulur. The people of Sulur are known for their hospitality. The ' Thai Pongal Vizha ' ( Pongal Festival) conducted in Sulur is very popular. This Pongal Vizha is conducted at "Anna Kalaiarangam" a common area in Sulur where many celebrations and get-togethers are held. It
1953-432: Is also a taluk ( Sulur taluk ) and legislative constituency ( Sulur (state assembly constituency) ) which comes under the Coimbatore parliamentary constituency . As of 2001 India census , Sulur had a population of 24,359 - Though this census is considered inaccurate. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sulur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy
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#17330849007052046-569: Is also based in Coimbatore. The city also houses two of the Centers of Excellences (COE) for technical textiles proposed by Government of India , namely Meditech , a medical textile research centre based at SITRA, and InduTech based in PSG College of Engineering and Technology . The neighbouring city of Tirupur is home to some of Asia's largest garment manufacturing companies, exporting hosiery clothes worth more than ₹ 50,000 million. Coimbatore
2139-578: Is an annual event which encourages people from all ages to participate in a variety of games and events. It also serves as a platform for young children to show their hidden talents. Sulur is administered by the elected Panchayat Body headed by the President. Sulur also is the headquarters of the newly created Sulur Taluk . Earlier, Sulur and adjacent areas were part of Palladam taluk of the undivided Coimbatore district. The carving of eastern parts of Coimbatore district into Tirupur district has caused to form
2232-531: Is called the " Manchester of South India" due to its extensive textile industry , fed by the surrounding cotton fields. The city has two special economic zones (SEZ), the Coimbatore Hi-Tech Infrastructure (CHIL) SEZ at Saravanampatti and the TIDEL Park near Peelamedu , and at least five more SEZs are in the pipeline. As of 2006–07, before the bifurcation of Tirupur district , Coimbatore
2325-543: Is divided into three revenue blocks, namely, Coimbatore North, Coimbatore South and Pollachi and eleven taluks, viz., Annur , Anaimalai , Coimbatore North taluk , Coimbatore South taluk , Kinathukkadavu , Madukkarai , Mettupalayam , Perur , Pollachi , Sulur and Valparai . The district is administered by the District collector . The Coimbatore Rural District police is headquartered at Coimbatore headed by Superintendent of police (India) . The Coimbatore City Police
2418-579: Is headed by a Commissioner of Police in the rank of Inspector General Of Police and is independent of the district police. The district central prison is located in Coimbatore. Coimbatore North Revenue Division : Coimbatore North , Annur , Mettupalayam Coimbatore South Revenue Division : Coimbatore South , Perur , Madukkarai , Sulur Pollachi Revenue Division : Pollachi , Kinathukadavu , Anaimalai , Valparai The district consists of 3 parliamentary constituencies, namely, Coimbatore , Pollachi and Nilgiris . The assembly segments included in
2511-704: Is home to the Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park . The park and sanctuary are the core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is under consideration by UNESCO as part of the Western Ghats World Heritage Site . The park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna typical of the South Western Ghats. There are over 2000 species plants of which about 400 species are of prime medicinal value. The animals in
2604-484: Is one of the largest exporters of jewellery renowned for making cast jewellery and machine made jewellery . It is also a major diamond cutting center in South India. The city is home to about 3000 jewellery manufacturing companies and to over 40,000 goldsmiths. Coimbatore district has a large number of poultry farms and is one of the major producers of chicken eggs and processed meat amounting to nearly 95% of
2697-440: 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 northeast, Palakkad district , Idukki district and small parts of Thrissur district and Ernakulam district of neighboring state of Kerala in
2790-594: Is open daily in the morning and evening called as (Uzhavar Sandhai Tamil : உழவர் சந்தை ), near to Balaji Hospital on Trichy Road . Market opens early in the morning and caters for retail and wholesale buyers. Sulur is well connected by road and rail . Sulur Road railway station (code SUU) is in Muthugoundan Pudur , 3 km apart from Sulur. The nearest International airport is in Peelamedu Coimbatore International Airport , which
2883-586: Is owned by CODISSIA (Coimbatore District Small Industries Association). It is also the country's largest pillar-free hall, according to the Limca Book of Records . Coimbatore houses a large number of medium and large textile mills . It also has central textile research institutes like the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) and Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management. The South Indian Textiles Research Association (SITRA)
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2976-465: Is the second largest software producer in Tamil Nadu , next only to Chennai . IT and BPO industry in the city has grown greatly with the launch of TIDEL park and other planned IT parks in and around the city. It is ranked at 17th among the global outsourcing cities. Software exports stood at ₹ 710.66 crore (7.1 billion) for the financial year 2009–10, up 90% from the previous year. Coimbatore has
3069-547: The Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force stationed in the district. Coimbatore district is in the western part of Tamil Nadu, bordering the state of Kerala . It is surrounded by the Western Ghats mountain range on the west and north, with reserve forests and the ( Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve ) on the northern side. The Noyyal River runs through Coimbatore and forms the southern boundary of
3162-584: The Chingelput and Salem districts. (Birth–Death) During the term of the fourth assembly on 18 July 1967, the house unanimously adopted and recommended that steps be taken by the state government to secure the necessary amendment to the Constitution of India to change the name of Madras State to Tamil Nadu . Accordingly, the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968 (Central Act 53 of 1968)
3255-547: The Government College of Technology, Coimbatore . PSG College of Technology was established later in 1951. The Air Force Administrative College was established in 1949 to train Indian Air Force personnel. Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) was started in the 1950s. Coimbatore Medical College was opened in 1966 and the Government law college started functioning from 1978. The agricultural school established in 1868
3348-742: The Kingdom of Mysore and following the defeat of Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore Wars , the British East India Company annexed Coimbatore to the Madras Presidency in 1799. The Coimbatore region played a prominent role in the Second Poligar War (1801) when it was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai . In 1804, Coimbatore was established as the capital of the newly formed Coimbatore district. The district experienced
3441-618: The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council . On 14 May 1986, the state government passed a resolution to abolish the legislative council in the state, which was then moved and adopted by the house. On 1 November 1986, Tamil Nadu became a state with a unicameral legislature, and since then, several times, the state government has taken steps to reconstitute the legislative council, but they have failed for so long. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Council has not been constituted in
3534-476: The Mettupalayam range is rich in sandalwood trees and bamboo . They vary from rich tropical evergreen forests of Punachi range to jungles of shrubs in southern ranges. Apart from the high altitude regions of Western Ghats , most of the forest area has come under Lantana invasion. The locals refer to it as Siriki Chedi. The district borders Palakkad district of Kerala in the west, Nilgiris district in
3627-470: The Pakshiraja Studios in 1945. Coimbatore and its people have a reputation for entrepreneurship . Though it is generally considered a traditional, Coimbatore is one of the diverse and cosmopolitan cities in Tamil Nadu. Art , dance and music concerts are held annually during the months of September and December (Tamil calendar month – Margazhi). The World Classical Tamil Conference 2010
3720-502: The governor is a state's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister . Following elections to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly , the state's governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government . The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly. Given that he has
3813-491: The 1920s and 1930s due to the decline of the cotton industry in Mumbai . The region played a significant role in the Indian independence movement . Post independence, the district has seen rapid growth due to industrialisation . In 1927, Karur taluk was separated from the district and merged with Tiruchirapalli district . In 1956, Kollegal taluk was transferred to Mysore State . In 1979, Periyar district ( Erode district )
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3906-626: The Roman trade route that extended from Muziris to Arikamedu in South India. The medieval Cholas conquered the Kongu Nadu in the 10th century CE. The region was ruled by Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century followed by the Nayaks who introduced the Palayakkarar system under which Kongu Nadu region was divided into 24 Palayams . In the later part of the 18th century, the Coimbatore region came under
3999-465: The Western Ghats, the district is rich in fauna . The Coimbatore urban wetlands harbours around 116 species of birds. Of these, 66 are resident, 17 are migratory and 33 are local migrants. Spot-billed pelican, painted stork, open billed stork, ibis , spot-billed duck, teal , black winged stilt are some of the migratory birds that visit Coimbatore wetlands regularly. Apart from the species common to
4092-612: The age of six, constituting 163,230 males and 156,102 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 15.5% and 0.82% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the district was 83.98%. The district had a total of 958,035 households. There were a total of 1,567,950 workers: 75,411 cultivators, 201,351 main agricultural laborers, 44,582 in house hold industries, 1,121,908 other workers, 124,698 marginal workers, 4,806 marginal cultivators, 28,675 marginal agricultural laborers, 5,503 marginal workers in household industries and 85,714 other marginal workers. Hindus formed
4185-468: The banks of Sulur Lake. It also has the famous Kumaran Kottam temple, Sulur Tirupathi and Bagavathi constructed by RVS group of institutions. The Perumalkovil (Perumal temple) was constructed during the 15th century during the Vijayanagar regime. In Perumal Kovil, 'pepper' is given to devotees which is not done in any other Venkateshwara temple. The myth behind this is that a merchant was travelling through
4278-601: The chicken meat exports from the country. It has some of the oldest flour mills in India. The large scale flour mills, which cater to all the southern states, have a combined grinding capacity of more than 50,000 MT per month. In the recent years, the city has seen growth in the hospitality industry with more upscale hotels being set up. Coimbatore is the largest non-metro city for e-commerce in South India. Four major English newspapers The Hindu , The Times of India , Deccan Chronicle and The New Indian Express bring out editions from Coimbatore. Business Line ,
4371-558: The city of Coimbatore , Karamadai , Podanur , Madhukkarai , Ettimadai , Thondamuthur , Mettupalayam , Annur , and a few other regions. Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya founded by Mahatama Gandhi 1934. The region around Coimbatore was ruled by the Sangam Cheras dynasty and it served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap , the principal trade route between the west coast and Tamil Nadu . The Kosar people mentioned in
4464-403: The city. India's first indigenously developed diesel engines for cars was manufactured in Coimbatore in 1972. The district also has a number of tier-I, II and III suppliers catering to the needs of the entire gamut of the automobile industry, ranging from two-wheelers and four-wheelers to commercial vehicles and tractors. Coimbatore district has more than 700 wet grinder manufacturers with
4557-407: The confidence of the assembly, the chief minister's term is for five years and is subject to no term limits . Since 1952, Tamil Nadu has had 12 chief ministers, 13 including V. R. Nedunchezhiyan , who twice acted in the role. The longest-serving chief minister, M. Karunanidhi from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam held the office for over eighteen years in multiple tenures, while he was the one who had
4650-441: The district are, namely, Coimbatore North , Coimbatore South , Kavundampalayam , Singanallur , Sulur , Thondamuthur , Kinathukadavu , Pollachi , Valparai , and Mettuppalayam . According to 2011 census , Coimbatore district had a population of 3,458,045 with a sex-ratio of 1,000 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. 75.73% of the population lived in urban areas. A total of 319,332 were under
4743-460: The district to other parts of the states: Town buses serve most parts of intra-city routes as well as other towns and villages in the district. Buses also connect the district with all major towns in Tamil Nadu , Kerala , Karnataka , Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh . The number of inter-city routes operated by Coimbatore division is 119 with a fleet of more than 500 buses. It also operates town buses on 257 intra-city routes. Coimbatore district
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#17330849007054836-489: The district. The other stations include Peelamedu , Singanallur , Irugur , Perianaikanpalayam , Madukkarai , Somanur, Kinathukadavu and Sulur Road . Coimbatore district is well connected by roads and highways. There are seven regional transport offices namely: Coimbatore South ( Peelamedu ), Coimbatore Central ( Gandhipuram ),Coimbatore North ( Thudiyalur ), Coimbatore West ( Kovaipudur ), Mettupalayam , Pollachi and Sulur . There are five National Highways that connects
4929-476: The first group of students appeared for the SSLC Examinations from Coimbatore district. The Coimbatore and Pollachi education districts are the units of administration for education in the district. The literacy rate is 84%. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu The chief minister of Tamil Nadu is the chief executive of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . In accordance with the Constitution of India ,
5022-489: The forests of Sulur to go to nearby town to sell his food items. Night descended and so he decided to take rest in the temple. When he was about to sleep, a god appeared before him in the form of a poor farmer and asked him if he had anything to eat. The merchant told that he had nothing except pepper in all his bags which could not be eaten. So the god said "ok" and left the place. The next day when he woke up, to his surprise he found all his bags contained pepper. Then he realized
5115-760: The headquarters of the English settlements on the Coromandel Coast . The territory under the presidency comprised only Madrasapattinam and its surrounding regions. But, after the Anglo-French wars and the consequent alliance between the English East India Company and the Nawab of Arcot , it was expanded to comprise the region from the Northern Circars to Cape Comorin . The governance structure also evolved from
5208-522: The largest gap between two terms (nearly thirteen years). The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 's former general secretary J. Jayalalithaa has the second-longest tenure, and its founder M. G. Ramachandran , the first actor to become the chief minister in India has the third-longest tenure, while his wife V. N. Janaki Ramachandran has the shortest tenure (only 23 days). K. Kamaraj resigned his post of his own free will and devoted all of his energy to
5301-779: The majority of the population at 92.03% followed by Muslims at 4.10%, Christians at 3.50% and others at 0.37%. In rural areas Hindus are predominant. Languages of Coimbatore district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 69.13% of the population spoke Tamil , 16.32% Telugu , 6.97% Kannada , 4.90% Malayalam and 0.81% Hindi as their first language. The district is served by the Coimbatore International Airport at Coimbatore . The Coimbatore International Airport caters to domestic flights to major Indian cities like Chennai , Mumbai , Bangalore , Delhi , Hyderabad , Kolkata , Ahmedabad and international flights to Sharjah , Sri Lanka and Singapore . Its runway
5394-491: The new Taluk headquartered at Sulur. Sulur Air Force Station operated by the Indian Air Force is located at Kangayampalayam village near Sulur. This Air base was established in the year 1940 by RN of the then British Raj . This was a strategic base during World War II for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm: "Royal Navy Air Squadron"(RNAS). This base was used as repair base for Southeast Asian planes. The Sulur Airfield which
5487-501: The ninth century AD, Aditya Cholan introduced agriculture in Sulur. The Sulur Reservoir was constructed during the reign of Adithya Chola. The Sulur pond was reconstructed in thirteenth century during the rule of Sundra Pandian . The Megalithic pottery [sulur dish] dating back to first century has been found in archeological digs at Sulur and is currently in display at the British Museum , London (No:1935.4-19.15). The inscriptions on
5580-602: The north, Erode district in the northeast and east, Idukki district of Kerala in the south and Dindigul district in the southeast. The district has an area of 7,649 square kilometers. The southwestern and northern parts are hilly, part of the Western Ghats , and enjoys pleasant climate all throughout the year. To the west is the Palghat Gap , the only major pass in the long stretch of the ghats abutting Tamil Nadu and Kerala . The Palghat Gap, connecting Coimbatore city and Palakkad , serves as an important transit link for both
5673-529: The old city limits. The city sits amidst Noyyal's basin area and has an extensive tank system fed by the river and rainwater . The eight major tanks/ wetland areas of Coimbatore are Singanallur , Kallimadai , Valankulam , Ukkadam Periyakulam, Selvampathy, Narasampathi, Krishnampathi, Selvachinthamani, and Kumaraswami tanks. Sanganur pallam, Kovilmedu pallam, Vilankurichi-Singanallur Pallam, Karperayan Koil pallam, Railway feeder roadside drain, Tiruchy-Singanallur Check drain and Ganapathy pallam are some of
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#17330849007055766-578: The park include tiger , leopard , sloth bear , elephant , Indian giant flying squirrel . The birds endemic to the Western Ghats residing here include Nilgiri wood pigeon , Nilgiri pipit , Nilgiri flycatcher , Malabar grey hornbill , spot-billed pelican etc. The Amaravathi reservoir and the Amaravathi river are breeding grounds for the mugger crocodiles . Coimbatore district houses more than 25,000 small, medium and large industries with primary industries being engineering and textiles . Coimbatore
5859-576: The period of Hyder Ali . Christian missions date back to 1647 when permission was granted by the Nayak rulers to set up a small church in Karumathampatti 12 km (7.5 mi). Sikh Gurudwaras and Jain Temples are also present in Coimbatore. Coimbatore cuisine is predominantly south Indian with rice as its base. Most locals still retain their rural flavour, with many restaurants serving food over
5952-448: The person who came the previous day was not an ordinary man but the god Balaji . He immediately went before the statue and cried for forgiveness. Balaji appeared before him and told that he would be forgiven if he renovated the temple and the temple gave out pepper to all of his worshippers from that day forth. The Sulur Sivankovil ( Sivan Temple ) was constructed in the 9th century during the rule of Adithya Cholan. The Masjid at Sulur
6045-531: The plains, wild elephants , wild boars leopards , tigers , bison , species of deer , Nilgiri tahr , sloth bear and black-headed oriole can be found. The Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary 88 km (55 mi) in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1,400 meters covers an area of 958 km . More than 20% of the district is classified as forest, lying in the west and north. The forests here are abundant in commercially significant trees such as teak , sandalwood , rosewood and bamboo . The Nilgiris slope of
6138-589: The pottery might even be from the harappa civilization . During the Vijanagara Period, most of the Kannada people and Telugu people settled in Sulur. Sulur is very rich with respect to Education . There are several Educational Institutions in and around Sulur which nourishes the knowledge base of Coimbatore District as a whole. Few of them are: The Govt Boys Higher Secondary School was established in 1889 as Thiruvengadanathar Upper Primary School. Over many years,
6231-465: The precursor to the present-day state of Tamil Nadu, was created after India became a republic on 26 January 1950. It comprised present-day Tamil Nadu and parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Kerala . The first legislature of the Madras State to be elected on the basis of universal suffrage was constituted on 1 March 1952, after the general elections held in January 1952. The state
6324-666: The region. Much of Tamil Nadu came under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire by the 15th century. In the 1550s, Madurai Nayaks who were the military governors of the Vijaynagara Empire took control of the region. After the Vijayanagara Empire fell in the 17th century, the Madurai Nayaks established their state as an independent kingdom. The Nayaks introduced the Palayakkarar system under which Kongu Nadu region
6417-621: The rest of India. Broad gauge trains connect Coimbatore to all parts of India and Tamil Nadu. Meter gauge line existed between Podanur and Dindigul got closed in May 2009 and gauge conversion completely done . Coimbatore Junction is well connected to all the major Indian cities and the district comes under the Jurisdiction of the Salem Division . Coimbatore North , Podanur , Pollachi and Mettupalayam are other important railway stations in
6510-713: The revitalization of the Indian National Congress party; he was responsible for the elevation of Lal Bahadur Shastri to the position of Prime Minister of the Republic of India following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru and of Indira Gandhi following the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri. C. Rajagopalachari served as the last Governor-General of the Union of India before becoming chief minister of undivided Madras State. There have been four instances of president's rule in Tamil Nadu, most recently in 1991. The current incumbent
6603-498: The school has grown to the status of a higher secondary school. Its chronological progress is listed below: The Girls high school started in July 1962 with 224 students. Its inauguration was attended by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu , Mr. Bhaktavasalam . All the colleges in Sulur are run by the RVS group (Rathnavel Subramaniam group). Sulur has many cotton mills that provide employment to approximately 5,000 to 10,000 people from
6696-503: The second century CE Tamil epic Silappathikaram and other poems in Sangam literature is associated with the area in and around the present-day Coimbatore district. The region was in the middle of a Roman trade route that extended from Muziris to Arikamedu . The medieval Cholas conquered the Kongu Nadu in the 10th century CE. A Chola highway called Rajakesari Peruvazhi ran through
6789-428: The states. The rest of the district lies in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats and experiences salubrious climate most parts of the year. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures for Coimbatore city during summer and winter vary between 35 °C to 18 °C. The average annual rainfall in the plains is around 700 mm with the northeast and the southwest monsoons contributing to 47% and 28% respectively to
6882-500: The streams that drain the city. The eastern side of the Coimbatore district, including the city, is predominantly dry. The entire western and northern part of the district borders the Western Ghats with the Nilgiri biosphere as well as the Anaimalai and Munnar ranges. A western pass to Kerala, popularly referred to as the Palghat Gap provides its boundary. Because of its proximity to
6975-421: The surrounding area. Many of the people who cannot continue their studies after school join these mills and the knitwear companies of Tirupur . The local market (Sulur Sandhai Tamil : சூலூர் சந்தை ) opens near the banks of Sulur river every Friday. People from Sulur and the nearby villages gather here and sell their produce. In addition to (Sulur Sandhai Tamil : சூலூர் சந்தை ) there is another market which
7068-496: The total rainfall. The major rivers flowing through the district are Bhavani , Noyyal , Amaravathi , Kousika River and Aliyar . The Siruvani dam is the main source of drinking water for Coimbatore city and is known for its tasty water. Waterfalls in Coimbatore District include Chinnakallar Falls , Monkey Falls , Sengupathi Falls , Siruvani Waterfalls , Thirumoorthy Falls and Vaideki Falls . Coimbatore district
7161-449: 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
7254-418: Was called Suralur until the ninth century and from the ninth century to fourteenth century it was called Ariyapirati Nallur, during the regime of Aditya Cholan . Until the eighteenth century, it was called Sundrapandiya Nallur, during the regime of Sundra Pandiyan . From eighteenth century it was called Suranur, which in due course got transformed to Sulur. There are several theories for this name; it may be for
7347-531: Was constructed in the 18th century. The land and the funds for the Masjid were donated by Tipu Sultan . Apart from temples and mosques there are also Catholic and London mission (Latterly C.S.I) Lutheran churches in the town of Sulur. There are many Pentecostal Churches too which were established from 1970. The First Pentecostal Church established was Home Church of India and one among the Pentecostal Church
7440-524: Was converted into a full-fledged agricultural university ( Tamil Nadu Agricultural University ) in 1971 and the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History was opened in 1990. Several private engineering and arts & science colleges were started during the education boom in the 1990s. Few famous arts and science colleges are PSG College of Arts and Science , Dr G R Damodaran College of Science , Sri Krishna Arts and Science College . In 1867,
7533-485: Was divided into 24 Palayams . In the later part of the 18th century, the region came under the Kingdom of Mysore , following a series of wars with the Madurai Nayak Dynasty . After the defeat of Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore Wars , the British East India Company annexed Coimbatore to the Madras Presidency in 1799. The Coimbatore region played a prominent role in the Second Poligar War (1801) when it
7626-519: Was first introduced in 1997. Coimbatore is the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu circle of cellular service providers. Mobile telephone services available in the city include both CDMA and GSM connections. Coimbatore is home to some of the oldest film studios in South India. Swamikannu Vincent , a film exhibitor, set up the first movie studios in the city. Rangaswamy Naidu established the Central Studios in 1935 while S. M. Sriramulu Naidu set up
7719-542: Was formed after bifurcation of six taluks of Bhavani , Gobichettipalayam , Sathyamangalam , Erode , Perundurai , Kangeyam and Dharapuram . Further, Tiruppur district was formed in 2012 comprising parts of Erode district and Coimbatore district. With its strategic location in Southern India , Coimbatore has a notable presence of defence forces, with units of the Army , Navy , Air Force and para-military forces like
7812-1041: Was held in Coimbatore. The heavy industrialisation has also resulted in the growth of trade unions . The district's population is predominantly Hindu with minor Muslim population. Christians , Sikhs and Jains are also present in small numbers. There are numerous Hindu temples in the district including the Perur Patteeswarar Temple , Venkatesa Perumal Temple , Naga Sai Mandir , Konniamman temple, Thandu Mariamman temple, Masani Amman temple , Then Tirupati, Vana Bathrakali Amman temple, Karamadai Ranganathar temple, Sulakkal Mariamman temple, Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan temple, ISKCON temple, Eachanari Vinayagar Temple , Marudamalai Murugan temple , Loga Nayaga Shani Eswaran shrine , Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple , Panchamuga Anjaneya temple, Anuvavi Subramaniar temple and Dhyanalinga Yogic temple. The Mariamman festivals are major events in summer. The mosques on Oppanakara Street and Big Bazaar Street in Coimbatore date back to
7905-500: Was not representative of the masses. With the enactment of the Government of India Act 1919 , the first legislature was formed in 1920 after general elections . The term of the legislative council was three years. It had 132 members, of whom 34 were nominated by the governor and the rest were elected. Under the Government of India Act 1935 , a bicameral legislature was set up with a legislative assembly consisting of 215 members and
7998-456: Was passed by the Parliament of India and came into force on 14 January 1969. Consequently, the nomenclature "Madras Legislative Assembly" was changed to " Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly ". From 1967 onward, the strength of the assembly continued to remain at 234 plus a nominated member. From 1952 to 1986, the state had a parliamentary system of government with two democratically elected houses,
8091-509: Was segregated in 1868. The region was hard hit during the Great Famine of 1876–78 resulting in nearly 200,000 famine related fatalities. The city experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale on 8 February 1900. The first three decades of the 20th century saw nearly 20,000 plague-related deaths and an acute water shortage. The district experienced an economic boom in
8184-569: Was split up along linguistic lines in 1953, carving out Andhra State . Under the States Reorganisation Act , 1956, the states of Kerala , and Mysore State were carved out of Madras State . Under the Andhra Pradesh and Madras Alteration of Boundaries Act , 1959, with effect from 1 April 1960, Tiruttani taluk and Pallipattu sub-taluk of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh were transferred to Madras in exchange for territories from
8277-713: Was taken over by the Air Force . In 1955, the 5BRD (No 5, Base Repair Depot) of Indian Air Force was planned and it started functioning in 1959. For some time this airfield was also used for civil aviation . Since 14 January 1984 the airfield has been a part of the Indian Air Force. The runway was used for racing motorcycle and cars in the 1960s. Sulur airbase is also being developed for hosting Tejas LCA by 2014–15. Sulur has numerous temples, of which, Perumal Kovil , Vaitheeswaran Kovil , and Mahakaliamman Kovil are very popular. Perumal Kovil and Eswaran Kovil are situated on
8370-550: Was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai . In 1804, Coimbatore district was newly carved out and Coimbatore was established as the capital of the newly formed district. The district court was initially at Dharapuram , which was later moved to Coimbatore . The district comprised present-day districts of Erode , Tiruppur , Niligirs and parts of Karur , Palakkad in Kerala , Chamarajanagar in Karnataka . Nilgiris district
8463-399: Was the highest revenue earning district in Tamil Nadu. In 2010, Coimbatore ranked 15th in the list of most competitive (by business environment) Indian cities. The Coimbatore region experienced a textile boom in the 1920s and 1930s. Though, Robert Stanes had established Coimbatore's first textile mills as early as the late 19th century, it was during this period that Coimbatore emerged as
8556-560: Was the only telecommunication service provider. In the 1990s, private telecom companies too started offering their services. Currently besides BSNL, fixed line telephone services are offered by Reliance Communications and Bharti Airtel . Dial up internet connections were first introduced (by HCL and BPL) in 1996 and broadband internet (by BSNL) in 2005. As of 2010, BSNL, Reliance Communications, Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices all offer broadband service through fixed lines and mobiles; MTS offers mobile broadband alone. Cellular telephony
8649-721: Was used by the British, was burned down on 26 August 1942 during the 1942 August Quit India Movement to overthrow the British empire from Indian soil. In 1943, the Royal Indian Airforce (RIAF) came to Sulur, which later got shifted to Cochin in 1949. After gaining independence, the Indian Navy established INAS Hansa at this place to operate the Sea Hawks. Following the liberation of Goa , INAS Hansa shifted to Dabolim there and Sulur
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