Gobichettipalayam
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Gobichettipalayam
Tamil Nadu, India |
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| District(s) | Erode |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population | 55,150 (2001) |
Gobichettipalayam (often simply called Gobi) is a semi-rural community in the Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. It was christened on June 1, 1949, named after Gobana Chettiar, a wealthy old man who lived at the site. Gobichettipalayam was previously known as Verapandi Gramam, and more quondam documents and records still use that name. Gobichettipalayam boasts some famous tourist spots like Kodivery dam and Gunderi Pallam Dam near the periphery of forests. This place is also famous for religious attractions like Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple, Pachaimalai Balamurugan Hill Temple and Pavalamalai Muthu Kumaraswamy Hill Temple. Because of the scenic beauty and cultural richness, outdoor shooting of the film industry thrives in this area.
Because of the cultural and religious importance, people prefer Gobi for marriages of their kith and kin. People as far as from Delhi with roots in Tamilnadu, conduct their marriage rituals here. That paved the way for a strong Cook's association (Samayal Kalaignar Sangam).
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[edit] Geography
At coordinates , Gobichettipalayam is about 40 km from District headquarters Erode and 85 km from Coimbatore. It is warm and humid for most of the year. The surrounding water logged paddy fields contribute to the high humidity levels.
[edit] Demographics
Gobichettipalayam is an agrarian constituency situated in the belt of Keezhbhavani ayacuts. As of 2001 India census,GRIndia Gobichettipalayam had a population of 55,150. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Gobichettipalayam has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 68%. In Gobichettipalayam, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. The electorate of the constituency has been frequently faced with problems over sharing water between the new and old ayacut areas, which has remained an unresolved issue over the years despite court rulings and promises by various governments. There are six Assembly segments in this constituency. Sathyamangalam, Bhavanisagar, Gobichettipalayam, Andhiyur, Perunthurai and Bhavani. This is also one of the constituencies where the women voters outnumber men. Out of the total electorate of 10,51,947 voters, 5,31,007 are women, surpassing 5,20,940 men.
[edit] Economy
The economy of Gobichettipalayam centers on rice paddies, sugarcane, banana, and turmeric. There are also growing numbers of spinning mills to support the weaving industry developing in the region.
[edit] Politics
- Local MLA: K.A Sengottaiyan (AIADMK)
- MP: EVKS Elangovan (Congress)
Most of the local politicians are from the gounder caste.
[edit] Culture
The people of Gobi are generally regarded warm and extremely hospitable. They are extremely superstitious like most rural Indian communities. The town is home to the Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple, a 5-acre (20,000 m²) Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kaliamman (an incarnation of Kali). The town is known for its lush green spectacular paddy fields that extend to the horizon in 360 degrees. Gobi is strikingly different from other perky towns like nearby Erode. The Brahmins ,Mudaliars, chettiars form a majority of Gobi.
[edit] Institutions
- Abirami Matriculation School
- Amala Matriculation School
- Diamond Jubilee Higher Secondary School
- Diamond Jubilee Elementary School
- Diamond Jubilee Matriculation School
- Gobi Arts College
- Govt. boys Hr. Sec. School
- Govt. girls Hr. Sec. School
- Kamban Matric Higher Secondary School
- P.K.R. Arts College for Women
- Saradha Matriculation School
- Sri Vidhyalaya Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
- Gandhi Kalvi Nilayam Hr. Sec. School
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