Salem (சேலம்)
Salem, renowned for its juicy Salem mangoes, steel plant, and sago production, is an important industrial and geographic node in western Tamil Nadu. Surrounded by hills and home to the scenic Yercaud hill station and the lifeline Mettur Dam, it is a bustling center of commerce and trade.
Population
3,482,056
Density: 669 / km²
Area
5,205 km²
Forest Area: 1,280 km²
Literacy Rate
72.86%
State Avg: 80.09%
Sex Ratio
954
Females / 1000 Males
District History & Summary
Salem, renowned for its juicy Salem mangoes, steel plant, and sago production, is an important industrial and geographic node in western Tamil Nadu. Surrounded by hills and home to the scenic Yercaud hill station and the lifeline Mettur Dam, it is a bustling center of commerce and trade.
Administrative Divisions
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Salem
Demographics & Literacy
Male & Female Ratio
Sex Ratio: 1000 954 Females / 1000 Males.
Literacy Comparison
Literacy rate needs improvement relative to state average.
Agriculture & Water Resources (Crops, Rainfall & Rivers)
Major Crops
Major Rivers
Rainfall Statistics
Infrastructure & Economy (Health, Education & Transport)
Healthcare
20
76
5,800
Educational Institutions
1350
390
75
Transport & Connectivity
Economy & Industry
Tourism & Spiritual Attractions
Yercaud Hill Station (Jewel of the South)
Salem District
Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir & Park)
Salem District
Kottai Mariamman Temple
Salem District
Sankagiri Fort
Salem District
Kurumbapatti Zoological Park
Salem District
Revenue Villages
652List of revenue villages within Salem district.
| Village Name | Taluk | PIN Code | Population | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.Ayyamperumalpatti | Salem | 636090 | 3,757 | View |
| Achanguttaipatti | Salem | 636122 | 2,406 | View |
| Achanguttapattipudur | Salem | 636122 | 335 | View |
| Adaiyur | Edappadi | 636501 | 3,544 | View |
| Adikarapatti | Salem | 636140 | 5,371 | View |
| Adimalaipatti | Salem | 636204 | 610 | View |
| Adiyanur | Attur | 636138 | 2,327 | View |
| Agrahara Nattaramangalam | Vazhapadi | 636106 | 4,437 | View |
| Agraharam Talaiyur | Sankari | 637103 | 3,950 | View |
| Agraharapulaveri | Salem | 636010 | 2,986 | View |
| Aiveli | Sankari | 637301 | 3,363 | View |
| Ajjam patty (R.F.) | Yercaud | - | - | View |
Post Offices & PIN Codes
List of post offices and PIN codes in Salem district.
A.Komarapalayam B.O
Salem
Achankuttapatti B.O
Salem
Adaiyur B.O
Salem
Adikarai B.O
Salem
Agrahara Nattamangalam B.O
Salem
Agraharathalaiyur B.O
Salem
Akkammapettai B.O
Salem
Akkarapalayam B.O
Salem
Alachampalayam B.O
Salem
Aladipatti B.O
Salem
Alagapuram S.O
Salem
Alattur B.O
Salem
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