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{{Short description|Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, India}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Gandhipuram
| other_name =
| settlement_type = '''Heart of Coimbatore'''
| image_skyline = Nanjappa Road, coimbatore 1.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Dr. Nanjappa Road
| nickname =
| map_alt =
| map_caption =
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, IndiaIndial
| coordinates = {{coord|11.2|N|77.2|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = Coimbatore
| subdivision_type3 = Metro
| subdivision_name3 = Coimbatore
| subdivision_type4 = Zone
| subdivision_name4 = Coimbatore North
| subdivision_type5 = Ward
| subdivision_name5 = 30–33
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for = [[Mahatma Gandhi]]
| government_type =
| governing_body =
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 5
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 411
| population_total =
| population_as_of = 2001
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 641012
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 91–422
| registration_plate = TN-66
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency)|Coimbatore]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Coimbatore South (State Assembly Constituency)|Coimbatore South]]
| website =
| footnotes =
}}

'''Gandhipuram''' is a commercial neighbourhood and heart of the city of [[Coimbatore]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. The Regional Transport Office of Coimbatore Central (TN-66) is also located just 2 km from Gandhipuram. Before the emergence of Gandhipuram as the largest shopping and commercial hub, [[Town Hall, Coimbatore|Town Hall]] and [[Ukkadam]] were considered to be the heart of [[Coimbatore|Coimbatore city]]. It is situated in the middle of the city, the place is an important centre for shopping and entertainment, and also a major hub for the intra-city bus services.

==Geography==
The nerve centre of Gandhipuram is Dr. Nanjappa Road. This road passes through the centre point of Gandhipuram. It is located about 15 km from the [[Coimbatore International Airport]] and about 5 km from [[Coimbatore Junction|City railway station]], 4 km from [[Coimbatore North Junction]] and 10 km from [[Podanur Junction railway station]] and is well connected to local bus services to various parts of the city. Gandhipuram shares a border with [[Ram Nagar, Coimbatore|Ram Nagar]], [[Tatabad]], [[Sivananda Colony]], [[Rathinapuri]], Sidhapudur and PN Palayam.<ref name="Tag Zania">{{cite web|url=http://www.tagzania.com/pt/gandhipuram/|title=Gandhipuram Borders : Map showing surrounding areas of Gandhipuram}}</ref>

==Gandhipuram Flyover==
A two-tier flyover has been opened in Gandhipuram to avoid traffic congestion.<ref>{{cite news |title = CM inaugurates Gandhipuram flyover |url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/cm-inaugurates-gandhipuram-flyover/article30684248.ece |date = February 5, 2021 |newspaper = The Hindu |access-date = May 19, 2021 }}</ref>

==Economy==
Gandhipuram is one of the major commercial centers in Coimbatore. Many industries in and around Coimbatore operate their corporate offices from Gandhipuram.{{citation needed|date=October 2012}} Cross Cut Road in Gandhipuram is one of the major shopping areas in Coimbatore city.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/02/02/stories/2004020201050100.htm Coimbatore's wealth creators], ''The Hindu''</ref>

==Infrastructure==
Coimbatore district central jail is in located in Gandhipuram.<ref>Subbaraj, A. "[https://archive.today/20120710091333/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-25/coimbatore/29187910_1_al-umma-prisoners-prison-official-prison-department Lack of CCTVs affects security at Central jail]." ''[[Times of India]]''. 25 March 2011. Retrieved on 14 May 2012.</ref> To ease the traffic congestion, a two-tier flyover is being constructed at a cost of ₹168 crore.<ref name="The Hindu-1">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/29/stories/2010062959380300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704072222/http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/29/stories/2010062959380300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-07-04 |title=Chemmozhi Maanadu announcement : Tamil Nadu CM announced construction of flyover at Gandhipuram| location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2010-06-29}}</ref> The largest stadium of the city, Nehru Stadium, is about 3 km from Gandhipuram. While there are several gardens and park in Coimbatore City, the largest garden and play area is [[VOC park and zoo]].

===Transport===
Gandhipuram has [[Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus]] is one of the major bus terminus in the city. It handles buses towards:
* Moffussil buses towards [[Erode]], [[Tiruppur]], [[Dharapuram]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Gobichettipalayam]], and [[Sathyamangalam]].
* Buses towards other states [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]]

==Commercial shops==

Commercial shops established on Cross Cut Road include:
# Sri Lakshmi Complex
# [[SPP Silks]]
#[[Pothys]]
# [[The Chennai Silks]]
# Ganapathy Silks
# PSR Silks
# Shree Devi Textile
# Mahaveer Textiles
# Kumaran Thangamaligai
# Jos Alukkas Jewellery
# Joy Alukkas Jewellery
# Josco Jewellers
# Malabar Gold & Diamonds
# Kirtilals
# Prince Jewellery
# [[Kalyan Jewellers]]
# GRT Jewellers
# Bhima Jewels
# Viveks
# Sathya Agencies
# Vasanth & co

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:VOCBirds.jpg| VOC Park
File:VOCFountain.jpg | VOC Park
File:Rajaji Statue Gandhipuram-Coimbatore.jpg | Rajaji Statue
File:Anna statue, gandhipuram 2.jpg | Anna statue
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Coimbatore]]

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