Mecheri

Mecheri
மேச்சேரி
Town
Mecheri

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 11°51′03″N 77°57′23″E / 11.85083°N 77.95639°E / 11.85083; 77.95639Coordinates: 11°51′03″N 77°57′23″E / 11.85083°N 77.95639°E / 11.85083; 77.95639
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Salem
Founded by Tamil
Population (2014)
  Total 1.37 Lakh
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration TN-52

Mecheri (Tamil: மேச்சேரி) is a panchayat union town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu,bounded in Mettur taluk,Salem district .

Badhrakaliamman

General

Mecheri is a small rural town,which administrates 31 villages in its boundary covering the land area of about 230 km2. Mecheri is placed over the slope off terrain, covered by beautiful green meadows, Farm fields,numerous varieties of tress especially Neem, Asian Palmyra palm, coconut trees etc... Terrain of the region is dealt with minor mountain ranges, which enhance moderate weather condition across the year.This region got a vibrant culture dating back to the ancient Chola Nadu, currently, Mecheri is a panchayat union and a major road junction between mettur town, Salem and Dharmapuri city.

Demographics

As of 2014 India census,[1] Mecheri holding a population of 1,37,020 as per latest survey. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mecheri has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 65%. In Mecheri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Temple

Badhrakaliamman Temple Mecheri
Badrakaliamman Temple FV
Other Famous Temples around the Town

Agriculture

Agriculture is the mainstay of this region as about 70% of the population is engaged in Agriculture. Major Field Crops cultivated are

Livestock and Poultry

Mecheri Sheep Research Station at Pottaneri
MSRS Goat breeds

Market

Mecheri Govt School Arch
Mecheri Bus terminus
Bus Transport between towns/cities
Sheep breed of mecheri
  1. Farm /Agricultural products (Paddy,maize,ragi,corn,gingelly,varieties of bean,fruits,vegetables etc...)
  2. Livestock or domesticated animals (goat/sheep,Rooster,hen,cow,buffalo etc..)
  3. Poultry (chicken meat), lamb & mutton meat, Beef, fresh & dry fish, pork etc...
  4. Variety of groceries items with a wholesale price.
  5. A collection of local crispy, delicious eatables like masalapori (Kadalipori), corns (cholakadhir), tapioca (maravalli kilangu),sugarcane juices, Vadas / Pakodas (Meduvadai, Masala Vadai and Bonda) etc.

Industries

Educational Institutions

Mecheri has Government and Private Schools and Colleges for Primary,Higher secondary and graduation studies both arts and science and engineering

Colleges

Schools

Sri Raghavendra Matric Higher Secondary School, Mecheri etc.

Banks

Transport Facilities

Road

Rail

Red-and-white building with cars parked outside
Salem Junction

Air

Rainfall

Mecheri receives scanty rainfalland has moderate-dry weather throughout except during the monsoon season. Generally, the first two months of the year are pleasant, with summer beginning around March. The highest temperatures normally occur during May. This period of time sees scanty rainfall. The climate becomes more temperate during June–July period. During this pre-monsoon period, the mercury reverses its upward trend, and by August, the sky becomes overcast, heavily, but the rains are meager. The northeast monsoon sets in vigorously during September–November; by December, the rains disappear, rendering the climate clear and pleasant.

Climate data for Mecehri, India
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)
30
(86)
33
(91)
37
(99)
42
(108)
38
(100)
36
(97)
35
(95)
33
(91)
32
(90)
30
(86)
28
(82)
33.6
(92.4)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)
20
(68)
22
(72)
26
(79)
28
(82)
27
(81)
26
(79)
26
(79)
25
(77)
24
(75)
22
(72)
21
(70)
23.8
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 14.0
(0.551)
12.0
(0.472)
24.0
(0.945)
44.0
(1.732)
75.0
(2.953)
48.0
(1.89)
59.0
(2.323)
73.0
(2.874)
122.0
(4.803)
161.0
(6.339)
197.0
(7.756)
92.0
(3.622)
1,266.9
(49.878)
Source: Indian Meteorological Department[9]

Recreation

Badhrakaliamman Temple Photos

References

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/give-taluk-status-to-mecheri/article6146695.ece

http://www.viewphotos.org/india/images.php?Nangavalli&id=1814

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