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Neighbourhood in Kongu Nadu, Tamil Nadu, India
| Podanur | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
| Pothanur | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 641023 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 37 TN 99 |
| Telephone code | +91-422 |
Podanur or Pothanoor or Pothanur (Pōththaṉūr) 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.
Podanur Junction
Main article: Podanur Junction railway station
Podanur railway junction is one of the oldest in South India (earlier than Chennai Central). 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.
See also
References
- Podanur fades into obscurity
- ^ V. S., Palaniappan (11 January 2016). "RE Podanur - welcoming in the first train". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- M. Preetha, Soundariya (11 January 2016). "The first post office". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "முதல் பார்வை | போத்தனூர் தபால் நிலையம் - வழிமாறிய வித்தியாசமான த்ரில்லர்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 28 May 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- "போத்தனூர் தபால் நிலையம் - விமர்சனம் {2.5/5} : போத்தனூர் தபால் நிலையம் - தவிப்புடன்… - Pothanur thabal nilayam". Dinamalar. Retrieved 5 January 2024.