Athani, Erode Explained

Atthani
Settlement Type:Town panchayat
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Atthani (Tamil Nadu)
Coordinates:11.5231°N 77.5119°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:8453
Area Code:04256
Postal Code:638502
Registration Plate: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

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  2. https://iob.in/ Indian Overseas Bank