Podanur

Podanur
neighbourhood
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Coimbatore
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 641023
Vehicle registration TN 37
Telephone code +91-422

Podanur or Podanoor or Pothanur (Railway Station Code : PTJ)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]

Famous personalities

Adam Sinclair, who represented the Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.

See also

References

  1. Podanur fades into obscurity

Coordinates: 10°57′00″N 76°59′00″E / 10.95000°N 76.98333°E / 10.95000; 76.98333

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