The first ever post office in Coimbatore, this one at Podanur Post Office is about 135 years old

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Channel: Covai Post · 2017 · News & Politics

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Constructed on October 4, 1882 by the British, it was initially used by the Government (read British) employees for taking rest and also doubled up as a stable for their horses. Later it started functioning as a mail office for exchanging communication (letters) between officials in Udhagamandalam and in Madras Presidency and Kerala.

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