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{{moresources|date=July 2018}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Melnariyappanur
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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'''Melnariyappanur''' is a village panchayat located near [[Chinnasalem]] taluk of [[Kallakurichi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is famous for the shrine dedicated to the King of Miracles, Saint [[Antony of Padua]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/St-Antonys-fest-Melnariyappanur-rly-adds-coaches-/articleshow/13932768.cms | title=St Antony's fest: Melnariyappanur rly adds coaches | first=Stanley | last=Pinto | date=8 June 2012 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=7 July 2018 }}</ref> His feast is celebrated every year on 13 June. 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, Tamil Nadu|Salem]]-Ulundurpet). Buses are available from Melnariyappanur to Chennai and Mini buses from Siruvachur to V.Kootroad via Melnariyappanur.

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.

== Schools ==
Schools in the area include
* St. Antony's Higher Secondary School -
* Government Primary School

== Air links ==

The nearest domestic airport is [[Salem Airport (India)|Salem Airport]], 85 km west of the town, [[Pondicherry Airport|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 [[Kalrayan_Hills|Kalvarayan Ranges]], located about 5 to 10 km north of the village, include Chinna Thirupathi (meaning "small Tirupathi"), a hill.

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Kallakurichi district]]

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