Podanur | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
| 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 Podanoor 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, even before Chennai Central.[1]
Podanur Junction
Podanur railway junction is one of the first in South India (earlier than Chennai junction). It was established in the year 1862.[2]
Post office
Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.[3]
Gandhi visit
Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.[2]
Notable residents
Adam Sinclair, who represented the Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.
See also
- Podanur Junction
- Railway stations in India
References
- ^ Podanur fades into obscurity
- ^ a b 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.