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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&nbsp;km from [[Palakkad]] city and lies on [[National Highway 966]].It is one of the major suburb of [[Palakkad]] city as [[Palakkad Junction railway station]] <ref>{{Cite web |title=ഒലവക്കോട് റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷനിൽ നൂറടി ഉയരത്തില്‍ ദേശീയപതാക പാറിപ്പറക്കും |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/08/14/olavakkode-railway-station-national-flag.html |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref>one of the major railway station of the city is located here.
'''Olavakkode''' is a region in [[Palakkad]] city, [[Kerala, India]]. It is composed of two main areas: the Kavilpad and the Railway Colony. Olavakkode is located 4&nbsp;km from Palakkad city and lies on [[National Highway 966]].It is one of the major suburbs of Palakkad city as [[Palakkad Junction railway station]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=ഒലവക്കോട് റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷനിൽ നൂറടി ഉയരത്തില്‍ ദേശീയപതാക പാറിപ്പറക്കും |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/08/14/olavakkode-railway-station-national-flag.html |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> one of the major stations of the city is located there.


==Transportation==
==Transport==
The railway has been very important to the growth and development of Olavakkode. The main railway station in the city, [[Palakkad Junction railway station]] is situated here. It is also the entry point by road from the [[North Malabar]]. Olavakkode lies on [[National Highway 966]] which connects [[Palakkad]] with [[Kozhikode]] via [[Malappuram]].
The main railway station in the city, [[Palakkad Junction railway station]] is situated there. It is also the entry point by road from the [[North Malabar]]. Olavakkode lies on [[National Highway 966]], which connects [[Palakkad]] with [[Kozhikode]] via [[Malappuram]]. The nearest airport is [[Coimbatore International Airport]].
Nearest airport is [[Coimbatore International Airport]]


==Economy==
==Economy==
During the last decade lot of residential colonies have come up in this area, making it one of the good residential areas of Palakkad. Also NH 213 Connecting Palakkad to Kozhikode through this way To cater to the needs of the populace, lot of facilities like banks ( including Sunday banking by one of the premier banks), ATMs, shopping places, lodges, hotels (though quality of food is a question mark), hospitals, dental outlets, marriage halls and the like have sprung up. There is a good by pass road connecting Olavakkode with the NH 47, which makes travel from Calicut road to Trichur road a pleasurable one, avoiding all hassles which one will have to face otherwise.
During the 2010s many residential developments were built in this area. [[National Highway 966]] connects [[Palakkad]] with [[Kozhikode]]. Facilities like banks ( including Sunday banking by one of the premier banks), ATMs, shopping places, lodges, hotels, hospitals, dental outlets, and marriage halls are available.


== Education ==
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[[File:Olavakkod Post Office in Palakkad District.jpg|thumb|Olavakkod Post Office in Palakkad District]]

* [[Co-Operative Arts & Science College]]

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[[File:Olavakkod Post Office in Palakkad District.jpg|thumb|Olavakkod Head Post Office ]]


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
* Palakkad Junction (formerly called Olavakkode Junction)
* Palakkad Junction (formerly called Olavakkode Junction)
* [[Palakkad railway division]] office
* Southern Railway Palakkad Divisional Office (formerly called Olavakkode Division)
* Divisional Railway Hospital
* Divisional Railway Hospital
* [[Malampuzha|Malampuzha Dam and Garden]]
* [[Malampuzha|Malampuzha Dam and Garden]]
* Shri Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy temple
* Shri Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy temple
* Thirumananghat Shiva Temple
* Thirumananghat Shiva Temple
* Jain Temple
* [[Jainimedu Jain temple|Jain Temple]]
* Previous location of the Broad Gauge Railway junction
* Previous location of the Broad Gauge Railway junction
*St.Joseph's Forane Church
*St.Joseph's Forane Church
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==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Palakkad district]]
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[[Category:Palakkad| ]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Palakkad]]
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Palakkad district]]


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Latest revision as of 22:41, 28 February 2024

Olavakkode
Olavakkot
Suburb
Palakkad Junction Railway Station
Palakkad Junction Railway Station
Coordinates: 10°47′0″N 76°38′0″E / 10.78333°N 76.63333°E / 10.78333; 76.63333
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad
Founded byPazhashi Raja
Government
 • BodyPalakkad Municipality
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
678002
Telephone code0491
Vehicle registrationKL- 9
Nearest cityPalakkad
Lok Sabha constituencyPalakkad

Olavakkode is a region in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is composed of two main areas: the Kavilpad and the Railway Colony. Olavakkode is located 4 km from Palakkad city and lies on National Highway 966.It is one of the major suburbs of Palakkad city as Palakkad Junction railway station[1] one of the major stations of the city is located there.

Transport

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The main railway station in the city, Palakkad Junction railway station is situated there. It is also the entry point by road from the North Malabar. Olavakkode lies on National Highway 966, which connects Palakkad with Kozhikode via Malappuram. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport.

Economy

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During the 2010s many residential developments were built in this area. National Highway 966 connects Palakkad with Kozhikode. Facilities like banks ( including Sunday banking by one of the premier banks), ATMs, shopping places, lodges, hotels, hospitals, dental outlets, and marriage halls are available.

Education

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Olavakkod Head Post Office

Points of interest

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Olavakkode.
  • Temple in Olavakkod
    Temple in Olavakkod
  • Daiva Sabha Church
    Daiva Sabha Church
  • Railway Compound
    Railway Compound
  • Vegetable shop near Catholic Bank
    Vegetable shop near Catholic Bank

References

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  1. ^ "ഒലവക്കോട് റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷനിൽ നൂറടി ഉയരത്തില്‍ ദേശീയപതാക പാറിപ്പറക്കും". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 June 2022.
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