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Podanur

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Podanur
Neighbourhood
Pothanur
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CountryFile:Flag of India.svg 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 Pothanoor or Pothanur (Pōttaṉūr) 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

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File:Podanur Junction railway station.jpg
Podanur Railway station

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

Post office

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Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.[3][4][5]

Gandhi visit

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

See also

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References

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