Gobichettipalayam
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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.
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.Demographics
Gobichettipalayam is an agrarian constituency situated in the belt of Keezhbhavani ayacuts. has a total population (as per the 2001 census) of approximately 74,000. 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.
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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.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.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
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