Valappadi

Valappadi, also spelt Vazhappadi, is a taluk headquarters in Salem District. This town lies on the main road between Salem and Peddanayakkanpalayam. Salem is 26 km west and Peddanayakkanpalayam is 13 km east.

Belur, famous for Arulmigu Thanthonreeswarar Temple, is 4 km from Valappadi. Vellalakundam, Ettapur and Malliyakarai are places within 15 km.

Valappadi Gate Railway Station is on the Salem-Virudhachalam rail route. Major railhead nearby is Salem Town Railway Station. Nearest airport is Salem Airport.