Podanur

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Coordinates: 10°57′00″N 76°59′00″E / 10.95000°N 76.98333°E / 10.95000; 76.98333

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 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, after Royapuram Railway station.[1]

Podanur Junction[edit]

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[edit]

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

Gandhi visit[edit]

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

Notable residents[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Podanur fades into obscurity
  2. 2.0 2.1 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.