Melnariyappanur
| Melnariyappanur மேல்நாரியப்பனூர் | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Melnariyappanur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°38′58″N 78°51′36″E / 11.649546°N 78.859863°ECoordinates: 11°38′58″N 78°51′36″E / 11.649546°N 78.859863°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Viluppuram |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.60 km2 (5.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| • Density | 1,435/km2 (3,720/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 606201 |
| Telephone code | 04151 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-32 |
Melnariyappanur is a village panchayat located near Chinnasalem, in Kallakurichi Taluk of Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the shrine dedicated to the King of Miracles, Saint Antony of Padua. His feast is celebrated every year on June 13. People in the area cultivate turmeric, rice, corn, cotton, green chilis, pulses, tapioca sugar, tamarind, and yellow lentils.
Transport
Melnariyappanur is located 3 km away from V.Kootroad, National Highway NH-68 (Salem-Ulundurpet).Buses available from melnariyappanur to Chennai in daily and mini buses from
Train route connecting Salem (SA) and Vridhachalam (VRI) goes via Melnariyappanur (MLYR). Only passenger trains stop here. The nearest major station is at Chinnasalem (CHSM). Trains are available from Bangalore, Mangalore and Salem
Train Timings
| Train No | Train Name | From | Departure Time | To | Arrival Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56836 | Salem-Vriddhachalam Passenger | Salem (SA) | 18:15 | Melnariyappanur (MLYR) | 11:07 | Daily |
| 56838 | Salem-Vriddhachalam Passenger | Salem (SA) | 09:20 | Melnariyappanur (MLYR) | 20:04 | Daily |
| 56835 | Vriddhachalam-Salem Passenger | Vriddhachalam (VRI) | 05:30 | Melnariyappanur (MLYR) | 06:52 | Daily |
| 56837 | Vriddhachalam-Salem Passenger | Vriddhachalam (VRI) | 13:15 | Melnariyappanur (MLYR) | 14:39 | Daily |
| 56514 | Bangalore-Nagore Passenger | Bangalore (SBC) | 07:15 | Melnariyappanur (MLYR) | 14:39 | Daily |
| 56513 | Nagore - Bangalore Passenger | Nagore (NCR) | 04:00 | Melnariyappanur (MLYR) | 11:17 | Daily |
| 11063 | Chennai Salem Express | Chennai Egmore (MS) | 23:00 | Chinnasalem (CHSM) | 04:09 | Daily |
| 11064 | Chennai Express | Salem (SA) | 21:00 | Chinnasalem (CHSM) | 22:34 | Daily |
| 12255 | Yeshwatpur Puducherry Graib Rath | Yeshwantpur (YPR) | 23:15 | Chinnasalem (CHSM) | 05:34 | Only Saturday (day2) |
| 12256 | Puducherry Yeshwantpur Garib Rath | Pondicherry (PDY) | 22:05 | Chinnasalem (CHSM) | 00:53 | Only Sunday (day2) |
| 6044 | Mangalore Puducherry Graib Rath | Mangalore (MAQ) | 16:00 | Chinnasalem (CHSM) | 04:03 | Only Tuesday (day2) |
| 6043 | Puducherry Mangalore Garib Rath | Pondicherry (PDY) | 16:35 | Chinnasalem (CHSM) | 19:28 | Only Wednesday |
Air links
The nearest domestic airport is Salem Airport, 85 km west of the town, Pondicherry 130 km, Madurai 240 km and Coimbatore 240 km. Domestic and international airports are at Tiruchirapalli 100 km, Chennai 250 km, and Bangalore 285 km
Places of interest
The Kalvarayan Ranges, located about 5 to 10 km north of the village, include Chinna Thirupathi (meaning "small Tirupathi"), a hill.