Podanur or Pothanoor or Pothanur is a neighbourhood in the city of
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbato ...
in
Tamil Nadu
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India
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. 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.
Podanur Junction
Podanur railway junction is one of the first in South India (earlier than Chennai junction). It was established in the year 1862.
Post office
Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.
Gandhi visit
Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.
Notable residents
Adam Sinclair, who represented the
Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.
See also
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Podanur Junction
Podanur Junction(station code: PTJ) is a railway station in Podanur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
History
It was the first railway station in the Coimbatore district, Kongu Region or Western Region, which opened in 1862 and third oldest ra ...
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Railway stations in India
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References
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Neighbourhoods in Coimbatore