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| name = Olavakkode |
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| other_name = Olavakkot |
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| image_caption = Palakkad Junction Railway Station |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India |
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| founder = Pazhashi Raja |
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| governing_body = Palakkad Municipality |
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| blank1_info_sec1 = Palakkad |
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'''Olavakkode''' is a region |
'''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]]<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. |
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==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]]. |
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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]]. 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. |
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==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. |
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== Education == |
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* [[Co-Operative Arts & Science College]] |
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[[File:Olavakkod Post Office in Palakkad District.jpg|thumb|Olavakkod Head Post Office ]] |
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[[File:Indian Coffee House Palakkad.jpg|thumbnail|left|Lunch in Olavakkod style]] |
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==Points of interest== |
==Points of interest== |
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* Palakkad Junction (formerly called Olavakkode Junction) |
* Palakkad Junction (formerly called Olavakkode Junction) |
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* [[Palakkad railway division]] office |
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* Southern Railway Palakkad Divisional Office (formerly called Olavakkode Division) |
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* Divisional Railway Hospital |
* Divisional Railway Hospital |
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* [[Malampuzha|Malampuzha Dam and Garden]] |
* [[Malampuzha|Malampuzha Dam and Garden]] |
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* Shri Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy temple |
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* Thirumananghat Shiva Temple |
* Thirumananghat Shiva Temple |
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* Jain |
* [[Jainimedu Jain temple|Jain Temple]] |
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* Previous location of the Broad Gauge Railway junction |
* Previous location of the Broad Gauge Railway junction |
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*St.Joseph's Forane Church |
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==Image Gallery== |
==Image Gallery== |
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{{commons category|Olavakkode}} |
{{commons category|Olavakkode}} |
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File:Indian Coffee House Palakkad.jpg|Olavakkod style Lunch |
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File:Hindu Temple in Olavakkod, Palakkad, India.jpg|Temple in Olavakkod |
File:Hindu Temple in Olavakkod, Palakkad, India.jpg|Temple in Olavakkod |
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File:Dhaivasabha Church in Olavakkod, Palakkad District.jpg|Daiva Sabha Church |
File:Dhaivasabha Church in Olavakkod, Palakkad District.jpg|Daiva Sabha Church |
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File:Indian Coffee House Palakkad 2.jpg|Breakfast at Olavakkod |
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File:View of Olavakkod Railway Station from the Retiring Rooms.jpg|Railway Compound |
File:View of Olavakkod Railway Station from the Retiring Rooms.jpg|Railway Compound |
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File:Front of Olavakkod Railway Station, Palakkad.jpg|Entrance to the station |
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File:Fruitstall in Olavakkod, Palakkad District, Kerala.jpg|Vegetable shop near Catholic Bank |
File:Fruitstall in Olavakkod, Palakkad District, Kerala.jpg|Vegetable shop near Catholic Bank |
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File:Temple in Olavakkod, Palakkad District, India. .jpg|Mariamma Kovil near post office |
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File:Shri Kurumba BhagavathyTemple, shornur.jpg|Kunnumpuram Bhagavathy Temple, Olavakkode |
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File:Olavakkod Masjidh.jpg|Olavakkod Juma Masjidh |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Palakkad| ]] |
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[[Category:Suburbs of Palakkad]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 28 February 2024
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Olavakkode
Olavakkot | |
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Suburb | |
![]() Palakkad Junction Railway Station | |
Coordinates: 10°47′0″N 76°38′0″E / 10.78333°N 76.63333°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Palakkad |
Founded by | Pazhashi Raja |
Government | |
• Body | Palakkad Municipality |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 678002 |
Telephone code | 0491 |
Vehicle registration | KL- 9 |
Nearest city | Palakkad |
Lok Sabha constituency | Palakkad |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Olavakkod_Post_Office_in_Palakkad_District.jpg/220px-Olavakkod_Post_Office_in_Palakkad_District.jpg)
Points of interest
[edit]- Palakkad Junction (formerly called Olavakkode Junction)
- Palakkad railway division office
- Divisional Railway Hospital
- Malampuzha Dam and Garden
- Shri Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy temple
- Thirumananghat Shiva Temple
- Jain Temple
- Previous location of the Broad Gauge Railway junction
- St.Joseph's Forane Church
Image Gallery
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
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Temple in Olavakkod
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Daiva Sabha Church
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Railway Compound
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Vegetable shop near Catholic Bank
References
[edit]- ^ "ഒലവക്കോട് റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷനിൽ നൂറടി ഉയരത്തില് ദേശീയപതാക പാറിപ്പറക്കും". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 June 2022.