Peelamedu is located in Coimbatore city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a suburb as well as a commercial hub that stretches from Nava India to the Coimbatore International Airport. The rapid development of the town can be attributed to the growth of different IT sectors in Coimbatore. Peelamedu is regarded as one of the oldest housing complex in the city. The infrastructural facilities of the town have also developed significantly. Several major industries have been set up in Peelamedu such as the textile industries, wet grinder industries, motor and pump industries, foundries and others.
Educational Institutions of Peelamedu
Peelamedu has established several schools and well known paramedical, medical, arts and science and engineering colleges. Some of the important schools here are:
* PSG CBSE School
* Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School
* National Model Schools
* GRG Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Few significant colleges in the town are:
* PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
* Government Polytechnic
* Coimbatore Heart Foundation
* PSG Institutions
* Coimbatore Institute of Technology
* PSG College of Arts and Science
* Coimbatore Medical College
* PGP Arts College
* Dr.GRD Science of College
* PSG College of Technology
* PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Pilgrimage Centres in Peelamedu
Few prominent temples located in Peelamedu are Karivaradharaja Perumal temple, Mariamman temple, Akilaedeshwari temple and Anjeneya temple. Devotees flock the temple during various festivals.
Besides these Peelamedu also has proper medical facilities for its residents. There are several hospitals such as Medical College Hospital, PSG Hospital, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Aravind Eye and others. The town has built a Coimbatore Tidel Park for the tourists. Apart from this South Indian Textile Research Association (SITRA), Kasthuri Srinivasan Art Gallery, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam and CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex are some of the important places to visit in the town.
Peelamedu is well connected by different modes of transport. It is linked to different parts of the city. This has helped in its commercial development and residential growth. The Avinashi road that runs diagonally across Peelamedu is one of the major roads connecting the city with other places. The Highways and Minor Ports Department maintains this 17 kms stretch of road.
