- Salem district
Salem District is a district of
Tamil Nadu state in southernIndia . The city of Salem is the district headquarter. Other major towns in the district areMettur ,Omalur andAttur . The district is well connected by rail and road networks.Salem district is known for its Mangoes, Steel and Mettur dam, which is a major source of irrigation and drinking water for the state of Tamil Nadu.
History
Salem was the largest district in Tamil Nadu before it was bifurcated into two as Salem and Dharmapuri districts. Later, Salem district was again divided with the formation of the Namakkal district.
Geography
Salem is a Geologist's paradise, surrounded by hills and the landscape dotted with hillocks. Salem has vibrant culture dating back to the ancient Kongu Nadu. As a district, Salem has its significance in various aspects.Yercard is one of important tourism in Salem.
Hills
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Nagaramalai
*Jeragamalai
*Kanjamalai
*Godumalai
*Kalrayan Hills
*Pachaimalai
*Shervaroyan Hills
*Eastern Ghats
*Mettur Hills Rivers
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Thirumanimuthar
*Vasishta Nadi
*Kaveri Minerals
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Iron
*Magnasite Administration
Taluks
Salem district has nine
Taluks .
*Attur
*Edapady
*Gangavalli
*Mettur
*Omalur
*Salem
*Sangagiri
*Valapady
*Yercaud Education
Salem is known for its quality educational institutes, ranging from Government schools, Arts and Science colleges to Engineering colleges. Salem has 2 Universities one is Periyar University and Other is Vinayaka Mission University (Deemed University). And there are many Medical Colleges (inlducing of Dental, Homeopathy, Siddha, Yogic and Naturopathy Colleges).
Demographics
It had a population of 30,16,346 as of the census of 2001. It is 46.09% urbanised. [ [http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/India_WhizMap/IndiaMap.htm Census 2001] ] The district has a literacy of 65.72%, one of the lowest in the state.
References
External links
* [http://www.salem.tn.nic.in/ Salem District]
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