Podanur or Pothanoor or Pothanur (Pōttaṉūr) 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.

[1] Podanur railway junction is one of the oldest in South India (earlier than Chennai Central).

[2] Podanur Post office in the Coimbatore area.

[3][4][5] Mahatama Gandhi visited Podanur Junction on March 19, 1925.