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'''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&nbsp;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.

==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.

== Education ==

* Co-Operative Arts & Science College

thumb|Olavakkod Head Post Office

==Points of interest== * 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== {{commons category|Olavakkode}} <gallery> File:Hindu Temple in Olavakkod, Palakkad, India.jpg|Temple in Olavakkod File:Dhaivasabha Church in Olavakkod, Palakkad District.jpg|Daiva Sabha Church File:View of Olavakkod Railway Station from the Retiring Rooms.jpg|Railway Compound File:Fruitstall in Olavakkod, Palakkad District, Kerala.jpg|Vegetable shop near Catholic Bank </gallery>

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Category:Palakkad Category:Suburbs of Palakkad Category:Cities and towns in Palakkad district

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