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.

People in the area cultivate turmeric, rice, corn, cotton, green chilis, pulses, tapioca sugar, tamarind, and yellow lentils.

Melnariyappanur is located 3 km away from V.Kootroad, National Highway NH-68 (Salem-Ulundurpet).

Train route connecting Salem (SA) and Vridhachalam (VRI) goes via Melnariyappanur (MLYR).