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Selvapuram

{{Short description|Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

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| name = Selvapuram

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| settlement_type = Neighbourhood

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| coordinates = {{coord|10.993310|N|76.938850|E|display=inline,title}}

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = India

| subdivision_type1 = State

| subdivision_name1 = Tamil Nadu

| subdivision_type2 = District

| subdivision_name2 = Coimbatore

| subdivision_type3 = Metro

| subdivision_name3 = Coimbatore

| subdivision_type4 = Zone

| subdivision_name4 = Coimbatore Central

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| area_total_km2 = 3.47

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| elevation_m = 411

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| population_as_of = 2011

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| demographics1_title1 = Official

| demographics1_info1 = Tamil

| timezone1 = IST

| utc_offset1 = +5:30

| postal_code_type = PIN

| postal_code = 641008

| area_code_type = Telephone code

| area_code = 91–422

| registration_plate = TN-66

| blank1_name_sec1 = Lok Sabha constituency

| blank1_info_sec1 = Coimbatore

| blank2_name_sec1 = Vidhan Sabha constituency

| blank2_info_sec1 = Thondamuthur

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Selvapuram is a major residential locality of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the banks of Noyyal river, which runs to the northwestern boundary of the locality.{{cite web |title=Coimbatore Corporation collects affidavits from conservancy workers on use of safety gear |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-corporation-collects-affidavits-from-conservancy-workers-on-use-of-safety-gear/article65296033.ece |accessdate=6 April 2021 |publisher=The Hindu}} It is situated in the northwestern part of the city, and is a major residential and industrial locality in the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1866.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/apr/18/complaints-unanswered-effluent-discharge-into-coimbatores-noyyal-river-unabated-say-farmers-2443372.html|title=Complaints unanswered: Effluent discharge into Coimbatore's Noyyal river unabated, say farmers|publisher=The New Indian Express|accessdate=18 April 2022}}

History

The locality of "Selvapuram" was previously known as "Pallapalayam". Later it was changed as "Selvapuram" with the name inspired from the nearby "Selva Chinthamani Kulam".{{cite web|url=https://www.udumalai.com/therindha-kovai-theriyatha-kathai.htm|title=Therinda Kovai Theriyada Kadai|publisher=Vijaya Padipagam|accessdate=18 April 2022}} It is a part of Coimbatore Municipal Corporation since 1866.{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Selvapuram,+Tamil+Nadu+641008/@10.9874084,76.9393875,16.25z/data=!4m21!1m15!4m14!1m6!1m2!1s0x3ba859409568f875:0xe1967c0742fe0bb6!2sselvapuram!2m2!1d76.9393146!2d10.9870978!1m6!1m2!1s0x3ba85974e2804e2f:0x4964fc91f86ab201!2skoniamman+temple!2m2!1d76.9637528!2d10.9936512!3m4!1s0x3ba859409568f875:0xe1967c0742fe0bb6!8m2!3d10.9870978!4d76.9393146

|title=Location of Selvapuram|publisher=Google|access-date=}} It is now part of the south zone of the city.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/development-and-decongestion-define-south-zone-demands/article65046026.ece|title=Development and decongestion dominate South Zone demands|publisher=The Hindu |accessdate=21 September 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.udumalai.com/therindha-kovai-theriyatha-kathai.htm|title=therintha kovai theriyatha kadai}}

Geography

Selvapuram is located at a distance of {{convert|2.8|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the centre of the city, Townhall.{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/selvapuram/koniamman+temple/@10.9889521,76.9339334,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba859409568f875:0xe1967c0742fe0bb6!2m2!1d76.9393146!2d10.9870978!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba85974e2804e2f:0x4964fc91f86ab201!2m2!1d76.9637528!2d10.9936512|title=Distance-1|publisher=Google|access-date=}} The nerve centre of Selvapuram is Siruvani Road. The other major arterial roads are Ponnaiyarajapuram Road, Ukkadam Bypass Road{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/traffic-diversion-in-coimbatore-city-on-sunday/article65845453.ece|title=Traffic diversion in Coimbatore city on Sunday|publisher=The Hindu |accessdate=21 September 2022}} connecting Selvapuram with Ukkadam, Sundakamuthur Bypass Road and Vadavlli Road. Selvapuram shares its border with Perur to the west, Ukkadam to the south, Townhall to the east and Ponnaiyarajapuram to the north. It is located about {{convert|14.1|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the Coimbatore International Airport and about {{convert|3.5|km|mi|abbr=on}} from City railway station, {{convert|7.1|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus, 3.6{{Nbsp}}km from Ukkadam Bus Terminus, {{convert|11.3|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Singanallur Bus Terminus and {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Podanur railway station and is well connected to local bus services to various parts of the city. It shares its border with Townhall, Perur, Chokkampudur, Ukkadam, Ponnaiyarajapuram and Telugupalayam.

Locality

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=Restaurants=

  • Milan Hotel{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Milan+Hotel/@10.9876365,76.9395285,21z/data=!4m21!1m15!4m14!1m6!1m2!1s0x3ba859409568f875:0xe1967c0742fe0bb6!2sselvapuram!2m2!1d76.9393146!2d10.9870978!1m6!1m2!1s0x3ba85974e2804e2f:0x4964fc91f86ab201!2skoniamman+temple!2m2!1d76.9637528!2d10.9936512!3m4!1s0x3ba85941b4e8cf9d:0x8c25533347b4d0d4!8m2!3d10.9876775!4d76.939586|title=Location of Milan Hotel|publisher=Google|access-date=}}
  • Thirumalai tiffin
  • Hotel Chola
  • Maran's Homemade biriyani

=Hospitals=

  • Snekaram Multi Speciality Hospital
  • R.R. Hospital
  • Rani hospital
  • Selvapuram Urban Primary Health Centre

=Schools=

  • Shirushti Vidhyalaya Matric Hr.Sec.School
  • Balavikash School
  • Milton Matric School
  • Sri Sowdeswari Vidyalaya Matric. Hr. Sec. School

Transport

Selvapuram has easy access to :

=Coimbatore Metro=

Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and one of the route planned from Karunya Nagar to Ganeshapuram via Perur, Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus, Saravanampatti covering {{convert|44|km|mi|abbr=on}}.{{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}}

TANGEDCO Sub-Power Station

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is enhancing energy infrastructure in the district by establishing new sub-stations and enhancing capacities at many of the existing one at Selvapuram.{{cite web |title=Tangedco to develop new sub-stations in Coimbatore |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/tangedco-to-develop-new-sub-stations-in-coimbatore/article65918276.ece |accessdate=21 September 2022 |publisher=The Hindu}}

Politics

Selvapuram is a part of Thondamuthur Assembly constituency and Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency).{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/dist-records-68-32-voter-turnout/articleshow/81939982.cms|title=Thondamuthur Legislative Assembly Constituency|publisher=The Hindu |accessdate=7 April 2021}}

References

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