Ganapathy, Coimbatore Explained

Ganapathy
Settlement Type:neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:11.0422°N 76.9816°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Coimbatore
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:411
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:641006
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:91-422
Registration Plate:TN 38
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Coimbatore
Blank2 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Coimbatore North

Ganapathy is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the north-eastern part of the city.[1] This is the most densely populated area within Coimbatore Corporation limits.[2]

Geography

Ganapathy is situated 3.5 km away from Gandhipuram, 6.5 km away from Townhall, 7 km away from Ukkadam, 8 km from Singanallur, 8.5 km from Coimbatore International Airport, and 16 km from Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus. The nerve centre of the locality is Sathy Road. Ganapathy shares border with Chinnavedampatti, Gandhipuram, Poosaripalayam, Rathinapuri, Maniyakarampalayam, Peelamedu, Saravanampatti, Vilankurichi and Avarampalayam.[3]

Infrastructure

Ganapathy is one of the well-connected localities in the city and has many roads linking to various parts of the Coimbatore Metropolitan Area.The various arterial roads in the area are Sathy Road, Avarampalayam Road, FCI Road, Athipalayam Road a Rathinapuri Road. The stretch between Textool Railway flyover to Ganapathy Signal of the Sathy Road is the most congested road in Tamil Nadu.[4]

To decongest the Sathy Road especially in Ganapathy area, the State Highways Department has proposed to develop Peelamedu–Kalapatti-Saravanampatty and Kurumbapalayam Road into a ring road along the banks of Sanganoor stream. According to the Highways sources, the 12-km stretch from SITRA Junction in Peelamedu would run through Kalapatti and join Sathyamangalam Road at Saravanampatti and then it would join Mettuppalayam Road at Thudiyalur. On completion of this stretch, the Ganapathy section of the Sathy Road would have options of diverting through either sides bypassing Gandhipuram.[5]

Transport

The nearest railway station to Ganapathy is the Coimbatore North Junction where most trains terminating at the Coimbatore Junction has stop to serve the northern localities of the city.All the town buses from Gandhipuram and Ukkadam to the northern suburbs along the Sathy Road pass through Ganapathy. Ganapathy easy access to :

Entertainment

The various parks in Ganapathy are:

Healthcare

There are a number of hospitals operating from Ganapathy:

Real Estate

Though Ganapathy area is already densely and over-populated locality with a large number of residential as well as commercial complexes.[9]

AFNHB (Air Force Naval Housing Board) Project

Surprisingly, AFNHB, a Central Government Organisation for the welfare of Defence Personnel, has also launched their project for constructing apartments for Air Force and Navy personnels, in Ganapathy. First of its kind in Coimbatore, the foundation for the ₹88-crore project to come up on 13-odd acres, was laid by Rear Admiral R. Gaikwad, Director General, AFNHB. The contract for execution of the project has been given to Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Limited. While launching the project, Rear Admiral Gaikwad said it would have 372 dwelling units besides a swimming pool, community centre, and jogging path.[10] [11] [12]

Industrial Sector

Large number of such industries in BPO sector are operating their offices from Ganapathy, due to easy availability of trained manpower in this area.[13]

Education

Major Schools

Important Colleges

Coimbatore Metro

Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and one of the metro corridors is being proposed from Ganeshapuram to Karunya Nagar via Ganapathy covering 44 km.[16]

Worshipping

Venugopalaswamy Temple, Ganapathy,[17] is a Vaishnavite temple found on the road that leads to Sanganoor.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coimbatore City Guide : Ganapathy Area in the Corporation limits . https://web.archive.org/web/20110707180602/http://www.asklaila.com/Ganapathy-Guide-Coimbatore/lg1596 . 2011-07-07 . live .
  2. Web site: Google Map : Google Map showing Gananapathy area of Coimbatore. https://web.archive.org/web/20220624121614/http://maps.google.co.in/maps?hl=en&q=Ganapathy+Coimbatore&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Ganapathy,+Tamil+Nadu+641006&gl=in&ei=nVbJTP-LBM-Hce2FhawO&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQ8gEwAA. 2022-06-24. live.
  3. Web site: Ganapathy Borders : Map showing surrounding areas of Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20121005004214/http://wikimapia.org/1726126/Textool-bridge-Ganapathy . 2012-10-05 . live .
  4. News: Coimbatore Road Traffic : Traffic Speed limited to 30 KMPH in Ganapathy area . https://web.archive.org/web/20100818014437/http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/14/stories/2010081462630300.htm . 2010-08-18 . dead . Chennai, India . . 2010-08-14 .
  5. News: Coimbatore Roads and Traffic : Ring road to decongest Coimbatore . https://web.archive.org/web/20121108074304/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/30/stories/2008083050220100.htm . 2012-11-08 . dead . Chennai, India . . 2008-08-30 .
  6. News: Parks in Ganapathy. February 5, 2021 . Housing.com . May 19, 2021 .
  7. Web site: Hospitals of Coimbatore City : Hospital in and around Ganapathy. https://web.archive.org/web/20110707180853/http://www.asklaila.com/search/Coimbatore/Ganapathy/Dental%20hospital/?searchNearby=false&v=listing. 2011-07-07. live.
  8. Web site: Ayurvedic Hospitals of Coimbatore City : Indian Ayurvedic Hospital And Research Limited Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20111027164428/http://www.panchakarma.com/indian-ayurvedic-hospital-and-research-limited-coimbatore-tamilnadu-p-178.html . 2011-10-27 . live .
  9. Web site: Rea Estate Sector of Coimbatore : Booming of residential and commercial complexes in and around Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721151012/http://coimbatore.adeex.in/real-estate/houses-chalets/bhk-individual-house-for-sale-in-ganapathi-coimbatore . 2011-07-21 . live .
  10. News: Coimbatore Air Force naval Housing Board : Rear Admiral R. Gaikwad launching 372 DU AFNHB Coimbatore Project at Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20100601144948/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/28/stories/2010052851090600.htm . 2010-06-01 . dead . Chennai, India . . 2010-05-28 .
  11. Web site: Air Force naval Housing Board Web Site : News on Project Coimbatore at Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20101212110517/http://www.afnhb.org/updates/coimbatore.htm . 2010-12-12 . live .
  12. Web site: Air Force naval Housing Board : Rear Admiral R. Gaikwad launched AFNHB Coimbatore Project at Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20110708071240/http://tweetcoimbatore.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html . 2011-07-08 . live .
  13. Web site: Coimbatore Software Companies : IT, Software and BPO Boom in Ganapathy. https://web.archive.org/web/20110707181259/http://www.asklaila.com/search/Coimbatore/Ganapathy/computer%20software%20company/80?searchNearby=false&v=listing. 2011-07-07. live.
  14. Web site: Coimbatore Schools : Some of the famous Schools in Ganapathy . https://web.archive.org/web/20110707180756/http://www.asklaila.com/search/Coimbatore/Ganapathy/Schools/?searchNearby=false . 2011-07-07 . live .
  15. http://career.webindia123.com/career/institutes/details.asp?inst_no=5798&institute_name=J.A.S.+College+of+Education&cat_no=163&category=Teachers+Training+Colleges+in+India&sub_category=Bachelor+of+Education+(B.Ed)&cityID=8&p_no=82&ct_no=&dis=yes&correspondence=&poly=False J.A.S. College of Education, Coimbatore - 79, Athipalayam Road, Chinnavedampatty, Near Ganapathy : Colleges/Institute Conducting Courses In Bach. of Education (B.Ed), Teachers T...
  16. Web site: Rs 6,683cr allocated for city metro rail project. The Times of India . 14 April 2021.
  17. Web site: Temple : Temple Details > Tamilnadu Temple > வேணுகோபால சுவாமி . 2022-10-17 . Dinamalar.

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