Podanur
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Podanur is a town 6 km southeast of the city of Coimbatore
in Tamil Nadu
, India
. Its history goes back to the creation of first and major railway station and colony during British rule. The station has lost its importance after the major railway stations were built at Coimbatore and Palakkad
. However, it is still a significant junction and a few trains that do not go to Coimbatore stop at Podanur.
Podanur was an important location during the British era, and it served as a major colony for the British. The quarters built and used by the British are still used by the Indian Railways
.
The town is now becoming an important suburb
of Coimbatore. Many white-collar
and blue-collar workers from Podanur work there. Other towns surrounding Podanur are Kuruchi and Vellalore
.
near Podanur. The Eachanari temple on the Pollachi
road is three kilometres from Podanur. There is a sporting ground in Podanur, called the Silver jublee ground; it is known for its vast playing area.
, who represented the Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.
, causing serious air and water pollution to the area. During the warm months plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the dump during some evenings. Several protest has been done by the residents of Podanur and Vellalore. Now the government(Corporation) is looking for an alternate place to setup the Garbage Dump.
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Its history goes back to the creation of first and major railway station and colony during British rule. The station has lost its importance after the major railway stations were built at Coimbatore and Palakkad
Palakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
. However, it is still a significant junction and a few trains that do not go to Coimbatore stop at Podanur.
Podanur was an important location during the British era, and it served as a major colony for the British. The quarters built and used by the British are still used by the Indian Railways
Indian Railways
Indian Railways , abbreviated as IR , is a departmental undertaking of Government of India, which owns and operates most of India's rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India....
.
The town is now becoming an important suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Coimbatore. Many white-collar
White-collar worker
The term white-collar worker refers to a person who performs professional, managerial, or administrative work, in contrast with a blue-collar worker, whose job requires manual labor...
and blue-collar workers from Podanur work there. Other towns surrounding Podanur are Kuruchi and Vellalore
Vellalore
Vellalore, 13 km East of the city Coimbatore,is a Village formed on the Northern Bank of the River Noyyal.It has its privilege of being Near the City, but unaffected by Its Noise or Pollution....
.
Excellent climate
While the rest of the South Indian plains swelter during summer, Podanur benefits from a cool breeze because it is straight from the Palghat gap. It got the nickname 'Poor Man's Ooty' due to its excellent climate.Marriage Halls
Nowadays podanur is famous for more number of marriage halls than any of the small cities in Tamil Nadu. There are nearly 20 halls and three Auditoriums to conduct various private functions in the town.Places of interest
The Kari motor speedway and the Coimbatore golf course are at ChettipalayamChettipalayam
Chettipalayam is a suburb of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. The place and its vicinity is also home to Kari Motor Speedway and the Coimbatore Golf Club. It is located 17 km away from Coimbatore Junction. There is also a railway station in Podanur nearby...
near Podanur. The Eachanari temple on the Pollachi
Pollachi
Pollachi is a taluk of Coimbatore Rural district of the Tamil Nadu state of India. It lies in the southern part of the Coimbatore city around 40 kilometres from downtown Coimbatore. This is the second largest town in the District after Corporation of Coimbatore. Owing to the proximity to the...
road is three kilometres from Podanur. There is a sporting ground in Podanur, called the Silver jublee ground; it is known for its vast playing area.
Famous Personalities
Adam SinclairAdam Sinclair
Adam Antony Sinclair was a member of the Indian field hockey team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He hails from Coimbatore. He made his international debut in May 2004 during a Four Nation Tournament in Gifu...
, who represented the Indian field hockey team, resides in Podanur.
The Garbage Dump
Coimbatore's garbage is being dumped on the outskirts of Podanur on the way to ChettipalayamChettipalayam
Chettipalayam is a suburb of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. The place and its vicinity is also home to Kari Motor Speedway and the Coimbatore Golf Club. It is located 17 km away from Coimbatore Junction. There is also a railway station in Podanur nearby...
, causing serious air and water pollution to the area. During the warm months plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the dump during some evenings. Several protest has been done by the residents of Podanur and Vellalore. Now the government(Corporation) is looking for an alternate place to setup the Garbage Dump.
Industries
Some of the industries that thrived in this area are- Southern Railway Signal and Telecom workshop
- Everest Industries Limited (Asbestos Cement Ltd)
- Chandrika Soap factory (now closed in Podanur)
- Prabhu's Ink (possibly now defunct)
- G.D Weiler
- Tamil Nadu Agro industries
- L&T Manufacturing facility
- JCB Heavy Equipments
- Sakthi Flour Mills