Olavakkode
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| Olavakkode | |||
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| Coordinates | 10°47′0″N 76°38′0″E / 10.783333°N 76.633333°ECoordinates: 10°47′0″N 76°38′0″E / 10.783333°N 76.633333°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | Kerala | ||
| District(s) | Palakkad | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Olavakkode is a region in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is composed of two main areas: the Kavilpad and the Railway Colony. Olavakkode is 4 km from the Palakkad Municipal Bus Terminus.
[edit] Transportation
The railway has been very important to the growth and development of Olavakkode. The main railway station in the city Palakkad Junction is situated here. It is also the entry point by road from the North Malabar.
[edit] Points of interest
- Palakkad Junction (formerly called Olavakkode Junction)
- Southern Railway Palakkad Divisional Office (formerly called Olavakkode Division)
- Divisional Railway Hospital
- Malampuzha Dam and Garden
- Thirumananghat Shiva Temple
- Previous location of the Broad Gauge Railway junction
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