Mettur is a Selection Grade Municipality and Taluk Head quarters in Salem District .Mettur is situated at a distance of 52 Kilometres North-West of Salem. Mettur is known for its huge dam built 1934 which is still one of the best dams in the country and attracts tourists from all over India. It is one of the major sources of Power generation using the Hydro-resources. It is located at 11º45’ of the Northern Latitude and 77º45’ of Eastern Longitude. The population as per 1971 census is 38,380 and the area spreads over to an extent of 14.55 Sq. Kilometres. The Town is well connected with road services to Salem, Dharmapuri, Mysore, Bangalore and Erode. It is also well connected by rail with the Salem Town.        more