Welcome to Coimbatore. Also known as Kovai, Coimbatore is
the second largest city of TamilNadu and one of the fastest growing cities in
India. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgiris, it is known for its pleasant
climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise.
Cotton textiles, electric motors, pumps, automobile spares, iron steel and aluminum
castings form major exports from Coimbatore.
Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamilnadu after
Chennai, and popularly known as Manchester of South India, is situated in the
western part of the state of Tamil Nadu. The population of the city as per 1991
census is 8,16,321.Covering an extent of 105.6 sq.km., Coimbatore City is the
district head quarter. Coimbatore is well known for its textile &
automobile parts industries and has excellent potential for industrial growth.
Recently it is also emerging as ahub of software industries. Because of its
proximity to the hills of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore enjoys an excellent
climate throughout the year.
Coimbatore City is well connected with other parts of the
country by air, railways and an excellent road network. An international
airport is serving the city, which is located on Avinashi road at approximately
10 kms from the city center. It is also well connected with rail service to
various parts of the country. The city is connected by an excellent road
network with Kerala and Karnataka. The National Highway no.47 passes through
the city. The queen of hills stations, Ooty is only 90 kms from the city and is
well connected by road and mountain rail service throughout the year.