Melur, Tiruchirappalli
Melur | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood in Tiruchirappalli | |
  Melur Location in Trichirappalli | |
| Coordinates: 10°52′17″N 78°39′46″E / 10.87139°N 78.66278°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruchirappalli |
| Taluk | Srirangam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Tiruchirappalli Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| • Speech | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Corporation | Tiruchirappalli City Corporation |
Melur is a neighbourhood of the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India.
There is a butterfly park in Melur under the forest department.[1] Spread across 27 acres, the park, about 7 km from Melur, is considered as the biggest park in Asia. It is named as Tropical Butterfly Conservatory Tiruchirappalli (TBCT) and is developed by Tamil Nadu government.[2] Inaugurated in November 2015, 109 butterfly species have been observed at the park. Melur park falls under Upper Anaicut Reserve Forest.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Forest dept hosts 'nature camp' to inspire young conservationists". The Times of India. 25 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- 1 2 Sundararaju, V. (3 April 2020). "A unique institution for a beloved insect". Down To Earth. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ Nainar, Nahla (28 February 2018). "Inside the Tropical Butterfly Conservatory, Tiruchirappalli". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 March 2026.