Podanur or Pothanoor or Pothanur (Pà Âttaá¹Âà «r) 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 railway junction is one of the oldest in South India (earlier than Chennai Central). It was established in the year 1862.
Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area. It was established in the year 1886.
Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.