Podanur or Pothanoor 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]
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Podanur | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Country | ![]() |
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 railway junction is one of the first in South India (earlier than Chennai junction). It was established in the year 1862.[2]
Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.[3]
Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.[2]
Adam Sinclair, who represented the Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.