Atwell Township is one of fourteen townships in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 11,226 according to the 2000 census.
Geographically, Atwell Township occupies 59.65sqmi in southwestern Rowan County. There are no incorporated municipalities in Atwell Township; however, there are other unincorporated communities located here, including Enochville. The township's southern boundary is with Cabarrus County.