Pollachi

Pollachi is a town in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, serving as a trading center for agricultural goods from the surrounding countryside. Streets lead to open squares where traders unload goods under corrugated roofs and trucks maneuver between storage buildings.

Chera and Chola dynasties controlled this area before it came under British administration in the 18th century. After the fall of Tipu Sultan, the region became part of Madras Presidency and developed into a hub for plantation agriculture.

The name comes from "Pola", meaning market, which reflects how trading happens here throughout each week. Farmers arrive early in covered sheds to arrange coconut piles and fresh produce for buyers traveling from nearby districts.

Buses connect the town with Coimbatore airport and other major locations in the region. Those visiting the markets should come early in the morning when activity is at its peak.

Nearby lies the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, where Bengal tigers move through deciduous forests. The reserve extends to low elevations and is also home to elephants and leopards.

Location: Coimbatore district

Elevation above the sea: 292 m

GPS coordinates: 10.65882,77.00873

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44