Vadavalli
| Vadavalli வடவள்ளி |
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| Marudamalai Road-Vadavalli
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 Vadavalli
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 44,700 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 641041 |
| Telephone code | 0422 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-66 |
Vadavalli is a suburban locality in Coimbatore in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on Marudamalai road and comes under the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation limits since 2007. Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, Vadavalli has a pleasant climate all through the year and has good ground water resources.
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Geography
Vadavalli is about 9 km from both the Railway station and 14 km from Gandhipuram bus stand, and 19 km from Coimbatore International Airport. The Siruvani River, which supplies drinking water to most parts of Coimbatore, is about 35 km away. Traditionally an agricultural community is now a popular housing colony. Bharathiyar University and the Government Law College are located 4 km from Vadavalli.
Demographics
According to the 2001 India census,[1] Vadavalli has a population of 44,700. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Vadavalli has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5% - male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. In 2011 Vadavalli has merged with coimbatore corporation limit. Initially it was special town panchayat and the chairman was Mr.Va.Ma.Shanmugasundaram. From Vadavalli the link road is to Thondamuthur which leads to Siruvani Dam.
Historical locations
Vadavalli is located at the foothills of Maruthamalai; a famous Lord Muruga temple in Tamil Nadu. Anuvavi Temple, another Lord Murugan temple, is about 15 km away and can be reached via a mountain trail from Maruthamalai. It also houses the Vellingiri Hills Lord Shiva site. The 2000-year-old Perur Temple is also close by.
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Vadavalli bus stand
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Tondamuttur-Marudamalai Road Junction
Facts and Figures of Vadavalli
Airport - Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) - 19 km
Railway Station - Coimbatore Junction - 9 km, Coimbatore North Junction - 6 km, Podanur Junction - 17 km
References
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