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{{Short description|Coimbatore ,Tamilnadu , India}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
{{Short description|Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}}
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[[File:Peelamedu bridge.jpg|right|thumb|250px|PSG tech overbridge]]
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'''Peelamedu''' is a neighborhood {{Coord|11.0266292|77.0212188}} in the Eastern part of the [[Coimbatore]] city. It is governed by Coimbatore Municipal Corporation. Peelamedu has a railway station and a Regional Passport center. Peelamedu B-6 Police station is located opposite to Fun Republic Mall. Coimbatore International Airport[5] (IATA: CJB, ICAO: VOCB) is the primary airport serving the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. It is located within the city at Peelamedu
'''Peelamedu''' is a major commercial centre and residential locality in the Eastern part of the city of [[Coimbatore]] in Tamil Nadu, India. It is governed by [[Coimbatore Municipal Corporation|Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation]] since 1981. The growth of Peelamedu during the last decade can be cited due to the growth of the IT sector in Coimbatore. The rapid growth of Peelamedu as a commercial and residential hub could be attributed to its geographical advantage in terms of the connectivity to other parts of the city. It acts as an important hub connecting the rapidly growing business class Information Technology corridor. The Peelamedu area stretches from Nava India to the [[Coimbatore International Airport]] near SITRA, encompassing major educational institutions, hospitals, and Industries.


It is a major commercial center, and one of the oldest residential parts of the city. The growth of Peelamedu during the last decade can be cited due to the growth of the IT sector in Coimbatore. The rapid growth of Peelamedu as a commercial and residential hub could be attributed to its geographical advantage in terms of the connectivity to other parts of the city. It acts as an important hub connecting the rapidly growing business class Information Technology corridor. The Peelamedu area stretches from Nava India to the [[Coimbatore International Airport]] near SITRA, encompassing major educational institutions, hospitals, and Industries.
==History==
The foundation stone for "Peelamedu" was laid in November 11, 1711. It was after much persuasion that the King of Mysore granted a permission to Ganga Naidu and his people to establish the Peelamedu village<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.covaipost.com/coimbatore360/the-300-year-history-of-peelamedu/|title=The 300 year history of Peelamedu|date=27 September 2020|work=The Covai Post|access-date=23 January 2022}}</ref> On 11 November 2011, Peelamedu celebrated the locality's 300th anniversary with special arrangement in schools and colleges and poojas in temples.<ref name="happybday">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2616780.ece|title=Happy 300th birthday Peelamedu!|last=Srinivasan |first=Pankaja|date=2011-11-11|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=9 March 2012|location=Coimbatore}}</ref>


==Ethymology==
The name "Peelamedu" is derived from "Poolai Medu". The area with an elevation of 418 metres and Poolai flowers plantation abundant then in 1711, the locality was named as "Poolaimedu".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edubilla.com/peelamedu/|title=About Peelamedu|date=27 September 2020|work=The Covai Post|access-date=23 January 2022}}</ref>
==Geography==
[[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore]] is maintained by the [[Highways of Tamil Nadu|Highways and Minor Ports Department.]] This 17-km stretch of road running diagonally across this suburb has become the hub of business for Peelamedu. The other major arterial roads include [[Kamarajar Road, Coimbatore|Kamarajar Road]], Fun Mall Road, Gandhimanagar Road, Tidel Park Road and Cheranmangar Road.
==Economy==
Major textile and wet grinder industries and a considerable number of foundries and motor/pump industries of the district are also located here. It is the educational hub of Coimbatore, with renowned Medical, Paramedical, Engineering, Arts & Science colleges and many famous schools situated here.
Major textile and wet grinder industries and a considerable number of foundries and motor/pump industries of the district are also located here. It is the educational hub of Coimbatore, with renowned Medical, Paramedical, Engineering, Arts & Science colleges and many famous schools situated here.


Peelamedu is also home to many major hospitals like PSG hospitals, Medical College Hospital, Aravind Eye Hospital and the Kovai Medical Center, Gopal Naidu schools and Hospital. It also houses the [[Tidel park coimbatore|Coimbatore Tidel Park]] and the CODISSIA trade fair complex. The area also has many malls with the largest being the Fun Republic.
==Infrastructure==
 
===Avinashi Road Flyover===
The '''Avinashi Road Elevated Expressway''' is a {{convert|10.01|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}}, four-lane, elevated [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] under construction in the city of [[Coimbatore]], Tamil Nadu, India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/preliminary-work-begins-on-avinashi-road-flyover/articleshow/78340418.cms|title=Preliminary work begins on Avinashi Road flyover|date=27 September 2020|work=The Times of India|access-date=30 May 2021}}</ref> The corridor begins near the [[Avinashi Road flyover|Uppilipalayam Flyover]] and ends near the Goldwins junction over the [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore|Avinashi Road]], the most important arterial road in the city bypassing over 12 traffic intersections.


[[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore]] is maintained by the [[Highways of Tamil Nadu|Highways and Minor Ports Department.]]. This 17-km stretch of road running diagonally across this suburb has become the hub of business for Peelamedu.
===Railway Flyovers===
On 11 November 2011, Peelamedu celebrated the locality's 300th anniversary with special arrangement in schools and colleges and poojas in temples.<ref name="happybday">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2616780.ece|title=Happy 300th birthday Peelamedu!|last=Srinivasan |first=Pankaja|date=2011-11-11|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=9 March 2012|location=Coimbatore}}</ref>
A railway flyover is under construction near Tidel Park. Peelamedu RS Flyover was opened in 2016 to avoid traffic congestion.


== Temples ==
== Temples ==
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* [[Aravind Eye Hospitals]]
* [[Aravind Eye Hospitals]]
* Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute
* Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute
==Major Malls==
*[[Fun Republic Mall (Coimbatore)|Fun Republic Mall]]


==Educational institutions==
==Educational institutions==
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===Colleges===
===Colleges===
*[[PSG College of Technology]]
*[[PSG College of Technology]]
*
*[[PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research]]
*[[PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research]]
*[[PSG College of Arts and Science]]
*[[PSG College of Arts and Science]]
*[[PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore|PSG institute of Management]]
*[[PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore|PSG institute of Management]]
*PSG Polytechnic College
*
*[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management]]
*[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management]]
* [[Coimbatore Medical College]]
* [[Coimbatore Medical College]]
*  KMCH Medical College
*  KMCH Medical College
*
*
* [[Coimbatore Institute of Technology]]
* [[Coimbatore Institute of Technology]]
* Government Polytechnic, Coimbatore
* Government Polytechnic, Coimbatore
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* [[S.N.R. Sons College]]
* [[S.N.R. Sons College]]
* [[Hindusthan College of Arts and Science]]
* [[Hindusthan College of Arts and Science]]
*
*


=== Schools ===
=== Schools ===
* PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School
* PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School
* Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School
* Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School
* ABC Marticulation Higher Secondary School
* PSG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
* PSG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
* G R Damodaran Schools
* G R Damodaran Schools
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* Geethanjali Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* Geethanjali Matriculation Higher Secondary School


=== Others ===
=== IT Parks ===
* [[Fun Republic Mall (Coimbatore)]]
* [[Tidel park coimbatore|Tidel Park Coimbatore]]
* [[Tidel park coimbatore|Tidel Park Coimbatore]]
* ELCOT IT Tower [Under Construction]
* ELCOT IT Tower [Under Construction]
* ELCOT SEZ
* ELCOT SEZ
*[[Wipro|Wipro Technologies]]  
*[[Wipro|Wipro Technologies]]
 
=== Other Places ===
* [[The South India Textile Research Association]]
* [[The South India Textile Research Association]]
* Suguna Kalyana Mandapam
* Suguna Kalyana Mandapam
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* Padmavati Cultural Centre
* Padmavati Cultural Centre
* Hanudev Infopark
* Hanudev Infopark
=== Media & Production House ===
* SN Productions [Signature of Creations]
* MR.Local Creations
==Coimbatore International Airport==
[[File:Domestic terminal at CJB.JPG|thumb|Coimbatore International Airport.]]
[[Coimbatore International Airport]] is the second largest and busiest airport in the state of [[Tamilnadu]] is located at Peelamedu.
==Connectivity==
Peelamedu has easy access to :
* [[Town Hall, Coimbatore|Townhall]] : Via [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore|Avinashi Road]] and State Bank Road
* [[Gandhipuram, Coimbatore|Gandhipuram]] : Via Western [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore|Avinashi Road]] and Bharathiyar Road
* [[Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus]] : Via [[Kamarajar Road, Coimbatore|Kamarajar Road]] and Vellalore Road
* [[Ukkadam]] : Via  Western [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore|Avinashi Road]] and [[Town Hall, Coimbatore|Townhall]]
* [[Singanallur Bus Terminus]] : Via [[Kamarajar Road, Coimbatore|Kamarajar Road]]
* [[Coimbatore Junction|Railway Station]] : Via [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore|Avinashi Road]] and State Bank Road
* [[Coimbatore International Airport]] : Via Eastern [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore|Avinashi Road]]
==Coimbatore Metro==
[[Coimbatore Metro]] feasibility study is completed and one of the route planned from [[Ukkadam Bus Terminus]] to Kaniyur via Peelamedu and [[Coimbatore International Airport]] covering 27&nbsp;km.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/rs-6683cr-allocated-for-city-metro-rail-project/articleshow/81179584.cms|title=Rs 6,683cr allocated for city metro rail project|publisher=The Times of India |accessdate=14 April 2021|archivedate=14 April 2021 }}</ref>
== Politics ==
The locality of Peelamedu is a part of [[Singanallur (state assembly constituency)]] and [[Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/crorepatis-to-clash-in-singanallur/article34144638.ece|title=Singanallur Legislative Assembly Constituency|publisher=The Hindu |accessdate=14 April 2021|archivedate=14 April 2021 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 17:40, 22 June 2022

Peelamedu
Neighbourhood
" PSG Bridge "
" PSG Bridge "
Peelamedu is located in Tamil Nadu
Peelamedu
Peelamedu
Location in Tamil Nadu, IndiaIndial
Coordinates: 11°01′36″N 77°01′16″E / 11.0266292°N 77.0212188°E / 11.0266292; 77.0212188
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictCoimbatore
MetroCoimbatore
Area
 • Total7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
418 m (1,371 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
641004,641014
Telephone code91–422
Vehicle registrationTN-37,TN-38
Lok Sabha constituencyCoimbatore
Vidhan Sabha constituencySinganallur

Peelamedu is a major commercial centre and residential locality in the Eastern part of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is governed by Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation since 1981. The growth of Peelamedu during the last decade can be cited due to the growth of the IT sector in Coimbatore. The rapid growth of Peelamedu as a commercial and residential hub could be attributed to its geographical advantage in terms of the connectivity to other parts of the city. It acts as an important hub connecting the rapidly growing business class Information Technology corridor. The Peelamedu area stretches from Nava India to the Coimbatore International Airport near SITRA, encompassing major educational institutions, hospitals, and Industries.

History[edit | edit source]

The foundation stone for "Peelamedu" was laid in November 11, 1711. It was after much persuasion that the King of Mysore granted a permission to Ganga Naidu and his people to establish the Peelamedu village[1] On 11 November 2011, Peelamedu celebrated the locality's 300th anniversary with special arrangement in schools and colleges and poojas in temples.[2]

Ethymology[edit | edit source]

The name "Peelamedu" is derived from "Poolai Medu". The area with an elevation of 418 metres and Poolai flowers plantation abundant then in 1711, the locality was named as "Poolaimedu".[3]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Avinashi Road, Coimbatore is maintained by the Highways and Minor Ports Department. This 17-km stretch of road running diagonally across this suburb has become the hub of business for Peelamedu. The other major arterial roads include Kamarajar Road, Fun Mall Road, Gandhimanagar Road, Tidel Park Road and Cheranmangar Road.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Major textile and wet grinder industries and a considerable number of foundries and motor/pump industries of the district are also located here. It is the educational hub of Coimbatore, with renowned Medical, Paramedical, Engineering, Arts & Science colleges and many famous schools situated here.

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

Avinashi Road Flyover[edit | edit source]

The Avinashi Road Elevated Expressway is a 10.01-kilometre-long (6.22 mi), four-lane, elevated expressway under construction in the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.[4] The corridor begins near the Uppilipalayam Flyover and ends near the Goldwins junction over the Avinashi Road, the most important arterial road in the city bypassing over 12 traffic intersections.

Railway Flyovers[edit | edit source]

A railway flyover is under construction near Tidel Park. Peelamedu RS Flyover was opened in 2016 to avoid traffic congestion.

Temples[edit | edit source]

In the area, Temple like

  • Sri kari Varadharaja Perumal temple
  • Sri Murugan temple
  • Periya Mariamman Temple
  • Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple
  • Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
  • Akilandeshwari Temple
  • Peelamedu Mariamman Kovil
  • Saibaba Temple, Bharathi Colony

Multi-Speciality Hospitals[edit | edit source]

Major Malls[edit | edit source]

Educational institutions[edit | edit source]

Peelamedu is a center of education in Coimbatore

Colleges[edit | edit source]

Schools[edit | edit source]

  • PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School
  • Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School
  • ABC Marticulation Higher Secondary School
  • PSG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • G R Damodaran Schools
  • G Ramasamy Naidu Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • GRG Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • National Model Schools
  • Shri K K Naidu Higher Secondary School
  • Smt D Padmavathi Ammal School
  • Geethanjali Matriculation Higher Secondary School

IT Parks[edit | edit source]

Other Places[edit | edit source]

Media & Production House[edit | edit source]

  • SN Productions [Signature of Creations]
  • MR.Local Creations

Coimbatore International Airport[edit | edit source]

Coimbatore International Airport.

Coimbatore International Airport is the second largest and busiest airport in the state of Tamilnadu is located at Peelamedu.

Connectivity[edit | edit source]

Peelamedu has easy access to :

Coimbatore Metro[edit | edit source]

Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and one of the route planned from Ukkadam Bus Terminus to Kaniyur via Peelamedu and Coimbatore International Airport covering 27 km.[5]

Politics[edit | edit source]

The locality of Peelamedu is a part of Singanallur (state assembly constituency) and Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "The 300 year history of Peelamedu". The Covai Post. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Srinivasan, Pankaja (11 November 2011). "Happy 300th birthday Peelamedu!". Coimbatore: The Hindu. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "About Peelamedu". The Covai Post. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Preliminary work begins on Avinashi Road flyover". The Times of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Rs 6,683cr allocated for city metro rail project". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 April 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  6. ↑ "Singanallur Legislative Assembly Constituency". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 April 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
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