Geographical Boundaries
The Lourdes Forane Church, situated in the heart of Coimbatore city, caters to a vast and vibrant Catholic community. The territorial boundaries of the parish extend across several well-known neighborhoods, marking it as one of the most prominent and expansive Syro-Malabar parishes in the Ramanathapuram Diocese.
The parish shares its borders with neighboring parishes as follows:
- East: Extends up to Sitra-Kalapatty Road, bordering the Viswasapuram and Ramanathapuram Parishes.
South: Reaches Avinashi Road, in proximity to Ramanathapuram and Ukkadam Parishes.
West: Bounded by the Coimbatore–Mettupalayam Railway Line, adjacent to Poomarket and Kavundanpalayam Parishes.
North: Stretches along The Pallam stream through Urumandampalayam and Chinnavedampatti Lake, ending near Amman Koil and Kalapatty, again falling close to the Viswasapuram Parish.
Area Covered
The parish covers a large geographical expanse, encompassing both residential and semi-urban localities. Areas under the spiritual and administrative care of Lourdes Forane Church include:
Central Coimbatore: Kattoor, Ram Nagar, Grey Town, ATT Colony, PRS, Pappanaicken Palayam, Gandhipuram
East and Peelamedu Side: ESSO Bunk, Thanneer Pandal, Peelamedu, Codissia Nagar
Ganapathy Region: Ganapathy Maa Nagar, Gandhi Maa Nagar, Police Quarters, Bharathi Nagar, Vinayagapuram, Sivananthapuram, SRP Mills
Northern Suburbs: Chitra Nagar, Amman Koil, Chinnavedampatti, Ramakrishnapuram, Urumandampalayam, Nallampalayam, Maniyakaranpalayam, Ganapathy, Sanganoor, Kannappa Nagar
Other Notable Areas: Rathinapuri, Lakshmipuram, Avarampalayam, Sidhapudur, North Coimbatore, Sivananda Colony, Tatabad
This diverse spread reflects the socio-cultural and economic variety of the parishioners served by the church.
Accessibility and Connectivity
The central location of Lourdes Forane Church makes it easily accessible from various parts of the city. Key landmarks and distances include:
Coimbatore Junction Railway Station – 4 km
North Coimbatore Railway Station – 2 km
Peelamedu Railway Station – 4 km
Podanur Junction Railway Station – 10 km
Coimbatore International Airport – 9 km
Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand – Just 0.5 km
These transport links ensure that parishioners and visitors from across the city and beyond can reach the church with ease, especially during major liturgical celebrations and feast days.