Question 154

X is a small town somewhere in South India, a few hours journey from Madras (now Chennai). It is located on the shore of the river Sarayu. Mempi Forest is nearby.
The author of the concerned book has often asserted that X is a fictional town. However, this has never deterred fans from speculating about its actual location.
The exact location, however, is a matter of speculation. Many are of the opinion that it may be Coimbatore, with a river on one side, forest on the other, and many similar buildings and lanes as X.
Connect town X and the author with the pictures below.

Regulation stuff.Answer's Malgudi.Needs no introduction.