Podanur or Pothanoor or Pothanur is a neighbourhood in the city of
Coimbatore in
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is a state in southern India. It is the tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil languag ...
,
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
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Railway stations in India
References
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Neighbourhoods in Coimbatore