Important Places
Education in Salem
Salem, which was once considered the most educationally backward district in Tamil Nadu, now has a good number of educational institutions.It has a Govt. medical college named Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem started in 1986. It is recognized by MCI[16], with an annual intake of 75 MBBS seats. It is attached to the Government Head Quarters Hospital, Salem and the classes are conducted in Medical college which is located about 10 km from the hospital.Now the hospital is under upgradation [17] on the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at a cost of Rs.120 crores from the assistance of Central Government. New buildings are under construction.[edit]Universities Periyar UniversityPeriyar University is located in Omalur, near to Karuppur, Salem.Vinayaka Missions Deemed University, Salem. Vinayaka Mission's University was established in the year 2001 as a 48th University in India.[edit]Arts and ScienceSalem city has a very oldest college viz, Government Arts College at Salem-7, instituted 170 years ago. This college was originally belonged to the Salem Municipal corporation, which was transferred to the Government of Madras in the year aroun 1963-6 when M.Gopal was the Chairman of Salem Municiplaity. If not then Salem would have been the only place where a Municipality was having a college.1. A.V.S. College of Arts and Science.2. Government Arts College (Autonomous), Salem - 7.3. Government Arts College for Women, Salem - 8.4. Jairam Arts & Science College.5. Padmavani College of Arts and Science.6. Shri Sakthi Kailassh Women's College.7. Salem Sowdeswari College8. Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous)9. Sri Ganesh College.10. Vysya College[edit]Hotel Management CollegesShevaroys College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Salem & Yercaud.Amman Institute of Hospitality Management & Computer application, 7/190, Sankari Main Road, Nethimedu, Salem - 636 002. PH:9894244961.Cenneys Institute of Hotel Management, Five Roads, Salem - 636 004. PH: 9894609909.VSR Catering College.Barath Catering College.Royal Catering college.[edit]Medical CollegesGovernment Medical College and Government Nursing CollegeShri Bharani School of NursingShri Bharani College of NursingVinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental CollegeVinayaka Missions Homeopathic Medical College and HospitalsVinayaka Missions Annapoorana College of NursingVinayaka Missions College of PharmacyVinayaka Missions College of Physiotherapy[edit]Engineering Colleges Administrative block of Government College of EngineeringGovernment College of Engineering [1].Knowledge Institute of TechnologyVinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Engineering CollegeSona College of Technology [2], established in the year 1997, situated in the heart of city.AVS Engineering College, Ammapet, Salem established in 2008.Maha College of Engineering, established in the year 2004, situated in Minnampalli near Ayodhiyapattinam, at a distance of 12 km from the city.The Kavery Engineering College, Mecheri, Mettur.Greentech College of Engineering for Women established in 2008, Attur.Rabindranath Tagore Institute of Engineering and Technology established in 2008, Attur.Bharathiyar Institiute of Engineering for Women established in 2008, Attur.Narasu?s Sarathy Institute of Technology established in 2008, Omalur.VSA School of Engineering, Uthamacholapuram, Salem -10.SRS College of Engineering and Technology, Salem-636122.[edit]Polytechnic InstitutionsCSI Polytechnic college,Yercaud Main Road, Salem.MIT Polytechnic College, Cauvery Cross, Mettur.Murugesan polytechnic college, Karumapuram, Salem.the Salem Polytechnic College, Panamarathupatti Pirivu Road, Salem.Thiyagarajar Polytechnic College, Suramangalam, Salem.kavery polytechnic college ,m.kalipatty,salem.Rajaji Institute of Technologg ,periya seeragapady.salem.[edit]SchoolsGovernment higher secondary school ,valasaiyur ,salem-122Jay Matriculation Higher Secondary school,Ponnamapet,Salem-636003.Vaigai Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vazhapadi ,Salem - 636111.MAM Higher Secondary and Matriculation School, Mettur dam.Montfort Higher Secondary School, Yercaud.Municipal Girls Higher Secondary School, Ammapet, Salem - 636003.SHY Higher Secondary School, Yercard.Bharathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Maravaneri, Salem.(FOR BOYS ONLY)Government Higher Secondary School, Kondalampatti, Salem.Glaze brooke Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Reddiyur, Salem.Little Flower Higher Secondary School, 4 Roads, Salem.Little Flower Matriculation School, 4 Roads, Salem.Christopher Matriculation School, SalemC.S.I. Higher Secondary School, Shevapet, Salem. (for Boys only)C.S.I. Matriculation High School, Shevapet, Salem.[3]Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem (for Boys Only)Holy Angels Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Fairlands, Salem.NotreDame of Holy Cross School [CBSE], Gundukaloor, Salem - 636104.Cluny Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem [4] (for Girls Only)Golden Gates Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem.Golden Choice Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem.Gugai Higher Secondary School, Line Medu, Salem.Gugai Matriculation Higher School, Line Medu, Salem.Sri Vidya Mandir [CBSE], Ammapet, Salem.Sri Vidya Mandir [CBSE], Shevapet, Salem.Sri Vidya Mandir [CBSE], KONDALAMPATTY, Salem.Vasavi Higher Secondary School, Shevapet, Salem.Sri Ramakrishna Saradha Higher Secondary School, Salem.Sri Saradha Vidyalaya, Salem.Sourashtra High School, Salem - 1.[5]St.John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem - 16. (for Boys Only) Hostel AttachedBala Bharathi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem - 7.St.Paul's Higher Secondary School, Salem-07 (for Boys Only)St.Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Line Medu, Salem - 6. (for Girls Only)St.Mary's Higher Secondary School, Arisipalayam, Salem. (for Girls Only)St.Mary's Matriculation School, Arisipalayam, Salem. (for Girls Only)Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Attayampatty.Sri Saradha Bala Mandhir Higher Secondary School (for boys only), Salem.Saraswathi Matric Higher Secondary School, Attur.Maruthi Higher Secondary School, Manivizhundan (South), Attur.Classic Matriculation School - Siruvachur, Attur.Holy Flower Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Salem.Tagore Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Attur.Jothi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ammapet, Salem.Raj Matriculation Higher Secondary School, P.G. Palayam, Attur.Sindhi Hindu high school, Naraya Nagar. SalemGovernment Girls Higher Secondary School, near Valluvar statue, salem-1.
Salem 
Salem is the 5th largest city of Tamil Nadu located in the central part of the southern most state of India. Almost completely surrounded by hills, Salem is one of the major textile centres in the country. It also has a steel plant run by the SAIL and the brand Salem Steel is very widely known. Salem is also occasionally known as Steel City.
Salem is also the capital of Salem district whose other major locations are Mettur, Omalur & Attur. The district is well connected by rail and road networks. Salem is also at the base of the renowned tourist destination of Yercaud hills, which offers breathtaking views both during the ride up the hill and from the peak.
The word "Salem" literally means, "surrounded by hills". The city of Salem is surrounded by several ranges of hills, including the Shevaroys and Yercaud hills.
Salem is also famous for mangoes as its mangoes are sent to various parts of the state and even around the state. It's a calm, beautiful and silent city of the state.
It has magnesite deposits, second largest in India. The companies like Dalmia and TANMAC have mines here.
Salem is also known as the Mango city in Tamilnadu,India.It's also famous for Sago, Bauxite, Lorry Body building, Hand loom Weaving and Steel Plants.
The name 'Salem' appears to have been derived from Sela or Shalya by which the term refers to the country around the hills, as in the inscriptions. Local tradition claims Salem as the birth place of Tamil poetess Avvaiyar.
The town is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills, the Nagarmalai in the north, the Jeragamalai in the south, the Kanjanamalai on the west and Godumalai on the east. It is divided by the Thirumanimuthar in the main division. The fort is the oldest place of the town.
Salem History
Salem is the headquarters of Salem district. The city lies at the base of Yercuda hills, a famous tourist destination that offers some of the most astounding scenic beauty. The name 'Salem' seems to have been derived from Sela or Shalya by which the term refers to the country around the hills, as in the inscriptions. And the place indeed has hills around its periphery.
The headquarters to Salem district, Salem is the fourth largest city of Tamilnadu and located in the central part of the state. The city is also a major textile hub of the country and famous for stainless steel.
Salem from the Pages of History
Local tradition claims Salem as the birthplace of Tamil poetess Avvaiyar. Inscriptions from Ganga dynasty have been recovered from parts of the district. Madurai Nayaks ruled Salem for quite some time. Late in the 18th Century, the Mysore Rajas captured Salem and after a long feud Colonel Wood took it over from Hyder Ali in 1768. Hyder recaptured it in 1772 and in 1799, Lord Clive annexed Salem and the place remained a military station till 1861.
Salem as a Tourist Destination
Leading to the picturesque trekking up Yercaud hills, Salem is an amphitheater of grand hills all around it. You have the Nagarmalai in the north, the Jeragamalai in the south, the Kanjanamalai on the west and Godumalai on the east.
Among the major tourists attractions you can visit Tharamangalam, which is situated about 27kms away from Salem and famous for Kailasanathar temple. Mettur dam is another popular picnic spot built across the river Cauvery. You can also savor the cascading Kiliyur Falls, a feast for your eyes.
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