Podanur

Podanur or Podanoor or Pothanur is a neighbourhood in the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. Its history goes back to the creation of a major railway station and colony during British rule. The station was a major hub and is functional since 1862, even before Chennai Central.[1]

Podanur
Neighbourhood
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu
DistrictCoimbatore
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
641023
Vehicle registrationTN 37 TN 99
Telephone code+91-422

Podanur Junction

Podanur railway junction is one of the first in South India (earlier than Chennai junction). It was established in the year 1862.[2]

Post office

Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.[3]

Gandhi visit

Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.[2]

Notable residents

Adam Sinclair, who represented the Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.

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See also

  • Podanur Junction
  • Railway stations in India

References

  1. Podanur fades into obscurity
  2. V. S., Palaniappan (11 January 2016). "RE Podanur - welcoming in the first train". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  3. M. Preetha, Soundariya (11 January 2016). "The first post office". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
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