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Podanur
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Neighbourhood
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| Pothanur | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
641023
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| Vehicle registration | TN 37 TN 99 |
| Telephone code | +91-422 |
PodanurorPothanoororPothanur (Pōththaṉūr) is a neighbourhood in the city of CoimbatoreinTamil 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]
Podanur railway junction is one of the oldest in South India (earlier than Chennai Central). It was established in the year 1862.[2]
Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.[3][4][5]
Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.[2]