Podanur
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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::summary Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Podanur |
| settlement_type | Neighbourhood |
| image_caption | Podanur Railway Station. |
| pushpin_map | |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Tamil Nadu, India |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Tamil Nadu |
| subdivision_type2 | Region |
| subdivision_name2 | Kongu Nadu |
| subdivision_type3 | District |
| subdivision_name3 | Coimbatore |
| established_title | |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Tamil |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 641023 |
| registration_plate | TN 37 TN 99 |
| blank1_name_sec1 | Telephone code |
| blank1_info_sec1 | +91-422 |
| official_name | Pothanur |
| :: |
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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.
Podanur Junction
Main article: Podanur Junction railway station
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Podanur_Junction_railway_station.jpg" caption="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.
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.
References
References
- [https://archive.today/20131217063730/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121215/news-current-affairs/article/podanur-fades-obscurity Podanur fades into obscurity]
- V. S., Palaniappan. (Jan 11, 2016). "RE Podanur - welcoming in the first train". The Hindu.
- M. Preetha, Soundariya. (Jan 11, 2016). "The first post office". The Hindu.
- (2022-05-28). "முதல் பார்வை {{!}} போத்தனூர் தபால் நிலையம் - வழிமாறிய வித்தியாசமான த்ரில்லர்!".
- "போத்தனூர் தபால் நிலையம் - விமர்சனம் {2.5/5} : போத்தனூர் தபால் நிலையம் - தவிப்புடன்… - Pothanur thabal nilayam".
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