Athani is a
panchayat town located about 13 km from
Gobichettipalayam in
Anthiyur
Anthiyur is a taluk (Anthiyur taluk) and panchayat town in the Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Geography
Anthiyur is located at . It has an average elevation of . It is located at about 18 km from Bhavani, 30 km from ...
taluk of
Erode district in the state of
Tamil Nadu
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,
India
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.
Demographics
India
census
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, 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
Savandapur is a panchayat in Gobichettipalayam taluk in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. It is about from Gobichettipalayam and from district headquarters Erode.
Location
Savandapur is located on the banks of River Bhavani with A ...
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 the are conducted with usual pomp and fare.
The town has at least three banks.
Indian Overseas BankThe South Indian Bank
Pallavan Grama Bank
References
Cities and towns in Erode district
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