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About District

Salem is a Geologist’s paradise,surrounded by hills and the landscape dotted with hillocks.Salem has a vibrant culture dating back to the ancient Kongu Nadu. As a district, Salem has its significance in various aspects. The Salem Steel Plant was an ambitious project started with a view to utilise the locally available iron-ore from Kanchamalai to produce steel. This public sector company engaged in rolling out cast steel blacks into sheets of required dimensions by cold and hot extrusion methods. Mango fruits from Salem are enjoyed and much sought after, specially the variety Malgoa-which is the pride of Salem besides Read More

District Collector, Salem.
Dr.R.Brindha Devi, I.A.S District Collector

District At a Glance

General :
District : Salem
HeadQuarters : Salem
State : TamilNadu
Area :
Total : 5245 Sq.Kms
Rural  : 4561.41 Sq.Kms

Urban : 675.69 Sq.Kms

Population :
Total : 3482056
Male :1781571
Female: 1700485