Oddanchatram lies on the growth trajectory
The Hindu
Good bypass road and flyover have transformed this town
From being just another town on the Dindigul - Palani highway, Oddanchatram has witnessed an exponential growth in the recent years. Known more for its wholesale vegetable market, this town is one of the three municipalities in Dindigul district going to urban local body polls on February 19 .
It is situated in the middle of an agriculturally-rich area - from the nearby Reddiyarchatram region, to the rich Pollachi-Udumalpet belt, farm produce from here finds its way to big markets in Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Madurai and Kerala. Its location on the crossroads of busy highways also helps.
Gone are the days when vehicles get stuck in traffic as the flyover and bypass road have made life easy for residents and those passing through the town. The transformation is not only perceivable, even the residents are a satisfied lot. One of the residents, N. Arunsankar, former secretary of Palani Hills Development Council, says that with the good road infrastructure, travelling through Oddanchatram towards Coimbatore or even Palani from Dindigul side is a breeze.
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