Olavakkode

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.

Olavakkode
Olavakkot
Suburb
Palakkad Junction Railway Station
Palakkad Junction Railway Station
Coordinates: 10°47′0″N 76°38′0″E
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

Transport

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

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.

Olavakkod Head Post Office

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