In the midst of an endless spread of Arecanut plantations with buzzing bees, scenic huge nilgiri mountains, a canopy of forest trees and fauna covered by fresh dew, gently flowing clouds, a fresh soothing breeze, Tall coconut trees bearing bunches in plenty, banana cultivation amidst beautiful creepers, that appear like a foothill draped with green silk carpet and blessed for prosperity with Bhavani River is what is called Mettupalayam.

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Mettupalayam is located in Kongunadu (Coimbatore District) by the foothills of the Queen of Hills (Nilgiri Ghats). The Niligiri Mountain Railway(NMR) commences its journey from Mettupalayam to Ooty that runs through the nilgiri mountain powered by a steam engine. This steam engine is more than 100 years old and has been in service since 1899. This rail has been declared as an UNESCO heritage site since 2006.

Mettupalayam has a diverse harmonious mix of people from all religions and castes. The local people thrive on the vegetable market that handles mostly crop grown in the Nilgiris and is believed to the second largest market for Potatoes in India after Agra. There is also a huge market for other vegetable such as Carrot, Beans, Raddish and many more here.

Mettupalayam has the only forest college and University in Tamil Nadu. It is proud of its IFS officers that it has produced so far at these premises.

AREA: Approx 7.2 Sq.Km. ALTITUDE: 314 Mts

TEMPERATURE: Max- 35°C and Min-23°C in Summer, Max-27°C and Min-18°C in Winter.

RAINFALL: 830mm ( Annual Rainfall)

BEST SEASON: August to March

CLOTHING: Summer-cottons, Winter- Woolen,

STD CODE: 04254

State : Tamil Nadu

Literacy : 73%

Population : 66595 (06-07).

Important Locations

1. Forest College on Kotagiri road is a fabulous walking track spot for Mettupalayam people, where spotted deers and elephants are spotted.

2. Nilagiri Mountain Railway, Mettupalayam (Another name "Ooty Toy Train").

3. Idugampalayam Sri Jayamangala Anjeneyar Temple,

4. Subramaniyaswamy Temple on the banks of River Bhavani

5. Kurunthamalai Bala Dhandayudapani Murugan Temple,

6. Kumaran Kundru Murugan Temple,

7. Karamadai Sri Aranganathat Temple

8. Sri Madheswara Temple - Kuttaiyur

9. Shri Vanabadrakali Amman Temple,

10. Big Mosque

11. Kallar Horticultural Garden

12. Annai Veilankanni Shrine