Coimbatore district Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Coimbatore district கோயம்புத்தூர் மாவட்டம் Kovai district
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Headquarters	Coimbatore
Talukas	Coimbatore North, Coimbatore South, Pollachi, Mettupalayam, Sulur, Annur, Kinathukadavu, Perur and Madukkarai
Government
• Body	Coimbatore Local Planning Authority
Area
• Total	4,723 km² (1,824 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	3,472,578
• Density	572/km² (1,480/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	641xxx, 642xxx
Telephone code	+91-422
ISO 3166 code	ISO 3166-2
Vehicle registration	TN-37, TN-38, TN-40, TN-41, TN-66, TN-99
Largest city	Coimbatore
Sex ratio	M-50.00%/F-50.00% ♂/♀
Literacy	92.98%
Vidhan Sabha constituency	12
Precipitation	700 millimetres (28 in)
Avg. summer temperature	35 °C (95 °F)

Coimbatore district is a busy and important area in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the 32 districts in Tamil Nadu. The main city and capital of the district is Coimbatore, which is the second largest city in the state.

Coimbatore district is well-known for its many industries. These include textiles, education, healthcare, and technology. It is a major hub for manufacturing too. In 2011, about 3.4 million people lived here. Most people, around 84%, could read and write.

History of Coimbatore District
Geography and Nature
People and Languages
Fun Places to Visit
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History of Coimbatore District

Coimbatore district was once part of a historical region called Kongu Nadu. Long ago, the Chera kings ruled this area. Coimbatore was an important stop on an ancient trade route. This route connected the Roman Empire to places like Muziris and Arikamedu.

Around the 10th century, the Chola dynasty took control. Later, in the 15th century, the Vijayanagara Empire ruled the region. The Madurai Nayaks then introduced a system called Palayakkars. This divided the area into 24 smaller parts.

After some time, the region became part of the Kingdom of Mysore. When Tipu Sultan was defeated in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the British took over. The area then joined the Madras Presidency.

Coimbatore played a big role in the Second Polygar War. This was when Dheeran Chinnamalai led a rebellion against the British. The city of Coimbatore became the capital of the newly formed district. In the past, this district was much larger. It included parts of today's Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, and Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. It also included parts of Palakkad in Kerala and Chamarajanagar in Karnataka.

Geography and Nature

Coimbatore district is located in the western part of Tamil Nadu. Many rivers flow through this district. The main rivers are Bhavani, Noyyal, Amaravathi, Kousika, and Aliyar. The Siruvani Dam provides drinking water for the district.

You can find several beautiful waterfalls here. These include Monkey Falls, Thirumoorthy Falls, Vaideki Falls, Sengupathi Falls, and Chinnakallar Falls.

The district is close to the Nilgiri Mountains, Anaimalai ranges, and Munnar ranges. About 20% of the district is covered by forests. These forests have valuable trees like Teak, Sandalwood, Rosewood, and Bamboo.

Many wild animals live in these forests. You might see Wild Elephants, Tigers, Spot-billed Pelicans, Wild boars, leopards, Bison, Nilgiri tahr, and Sloth bears.

People and Languages

In 2011, the Coimbatore district had a population of about 3.4 million people. The literacy rate was 84%, meaning most people can read and write. The number of males and females was almost equal.

The main language spoken here is Tamil. The Tamil spoken in this area is a special kind called Kongu Tamil. English is also commonly used. Since the district is near state borders, some people also speak Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. Most people in Coimbatore district follow the Hindu religion.

Fun Places to Visit

Coimbatore district has many interesting places for tourists.

Valparai: A Hill Station

Valparai is a lovely town located in the mountains of Coimbatore district. It is a great place for tourists to visit. This town is also famous for its large tea plantations, which cover the hillsides.

Waterfalls and Wildlife

Several waterfalls, like the Monkey Falls, are popular spots. The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is in a valley between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathi Hills. It's a wonderful place to see different kinds of animals and plants.

Famous Temples

The district is home to several well-known temples. These include the Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Vana Badhrakali Amman Temple, Masani Amman Temple, and Marudamalai Murugan Temple. These temples are important religious sites and beautiful to visit.