About the Author

Dinesh is a resident of Salem, where he has lived for more than 30 years. With an insatiable curiosity and a passion for exploration, he has visited and thoroughly explored every corner of the city. Dinesh’s extensive knowledge of Salem's history, culture, and hidden gems has made him a walking encyclopedia of the area. His deep-rooted connection to the community and his meticulous attention to detail are reflected in his comprehensive understanding of the city he calls home. Whether it's the bustling markets, serene temples, or the lesser-known locales, Dinesh’s insights into Salem are unmatched, making him a true authority on the region.

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Transport

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  Road      Salem has six arterial roads: Omalur Road, Cherry Road, Saradha College Road, Junction Main Road, Trichy Road and Attur Road.  Rail      Salem Junction   is an A-1 category ISO-14001 certified [ 81 ]   railway junction located in Suramangalam area, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the city. In 2005, the   Railway Board   approved the creation of a   Salem railway division   from   Palakkad   and   Tiruchirapalli divisions . It is the fourth-largest of the six   Southern Railway zone   divisions. Salem Railway Junction has been rated as the cleanest station among the divisional headquarters railway stations and also the ninth cleanest railway station in the entire country, according to a survey report published in June 2017. [ 82 ]   Other major railway stations catering to the city include   Salem Town , [ 83 ]   Salem Market,   Omalur Junction ,   Karupp...
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Tourism

  Salem is at the base of the renowned tourist destination of Yercuad hills. Salem is one of the largest producers of traditional silver anklets. Which boasts large textile, automotive Poultry and sago industries. Salem has one of the largest magnetite deposits in India. Companies like Dalmia and TAANMAG have mines here.
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Introduction

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       Salem is a major city in Salem district, located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu surrounded by mountains. Salem is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the state, exceeded by Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Third largest metropolitan region in the state only after to Chennai and Coimbatore metropolitan regions. The city is 124 km2 (48 sq mi) large. 
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