Oddanchatram

Oddanchatram is a Municipality in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located at the base of the western ghats (the tail end of the Palani Hills) in South India. It lies on the highway between Madurai-Coimbatore and Dindigul-Palani. It has a population of more than 85,000, with considerable migrant population from surrounding villages. Since before independence, there has been a train service to Oddanchatram. The Dindigul-Palani passenger train passes through Oddanchatram. The train station is currently functioning.