It falls within the Coimbatore South constituency of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Marwaris from northern India (mainly from Gujarat and Rajasthan), mostly money lenders and businessmen, have settled in and around the area during the 1970s.

The sight is typical of the crowded bazaars of Indian cities - a potpourri of different vendors and artisans, trading and making a variety of articles.

The area around Rangai Gownder street is famous for shopping and one can find varieties of north Indian chat and other delicacies.

Sukrawarpet is close to Flower market, Town hall and Gandhi Park.