Tamil Nadu election 2026: Regular drinking water, bifurcation of taluk prominent demands in Mettur constituency

The Mettur constituency is 52 km away from Salem town, which is known for its chemical industries and the famous Mettur Dam, which is the main source for farming and drinking water in many districts in the State. Apart from industries, bananas and chilli are cultivated in Kolathur and other parts of the constituency. Fishing is another profession for people in this constituency.

Likewise, vegetables, particularly tomatoes are cultivated in Mecheri. The Mettur Assembly constituency shares borders with Erode and Dharmapuri districts and the Karnataka State. The Mettur constituency consists of areas under Mettur taluk, Mettur municipality, Kolathur and Mecheri panchayat unions, Kolathur town panchayat, Mecheri town panchayat, and Veerakkalpudur town panchayat.