Athani, Erode

Atthani
Town panchayat
Athani as seen from Savandapur with Bhavani River separating the regions
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Coordinates: 11°31′23″N 77°30′43″E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Erode
Population  (2001)
• Total	8,453
Area code	04256
Vehicle registration	TN 36

Athani is a panchayat town located about 13 km from Gobichettipalayam in Anthiyur taluk of Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,[1] Athani had a population of 8,453. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Athani has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

The town has several temples where annual festivals are celebrated.

Schools

• Government Elementary School,
• Government High School(Now upgraded as higher secondary school),
• Little Flower Matriculation School, and
• Kongu Vidyalayam Matriculation School.

Economy

Athani is a laid back town and lies on the banks of the Bhavani river which meanders between Savandapur on one side and Athani on the other side. Due to its proximity to the river, people are mainly occupied with agriculture. Paddy, Sugarcane and turmeric are the regular cultivation crops. A lot of films have been shot here. Athani has a lot of temples and they are conducted with usual pomp and fare.

The town has at least three banks.[2]

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
2. Indian Overseas Bank, The South Indian Bank, Pallavan Grama Bank