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Mecheri




Mecheri is located in Salem District, Tamil Nadu. This prominent place is on the way to Mettur from Dharmapuri and Omalur. The place got its name from the Tamil word 'Mechal Eri' which literally means grazing tank. Arulmigu Badrakaliamman Temple is the main attraction here.

Mettur Dam, built across the River Cauvery, is a nearby tourist spot. The hill station of Yercaud can be reached from here.

Mecheri is well connected by road with Perumbalai and Toppur of Dharmapuri District, Omalur and Nangavalli. Salem is 31 km away. Nearest airport and railhead are Salem Airport and Mettur Dam Railway Station. Prominent railhead nearby is Salem Junction Railway Station.



Updated on 12th July, 2005
District: Salem
Location: Mecheri    

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