Bhavani, Tamil Nadu

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Bhavani v • d • e Tamil Nadu • India
Bhavani
District(s)	Erode
Coordinates	11.45° N 77.68° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 193 m (633 ft)
Population	38,645 (2001)

Coordinates: 11.45° N 77.68° E

Bhavani is a city and a municipality in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It lies at the confluence of the Kaveri River and the Bhavani River. The Sangameswarar Temple was built at the confluence of the two rivers, and is an important pilgrimage spot in South India. Bhavani is also known as Carpet city.

[edit] Geography

Bhavani is located at 11.45° N 77.68° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 193 metres (633 feet). In Bhavani, there are three rivers.

      1 kaveri
      2 bhavani 
      3 agaaya gangai

  A sangameshwara temple is located at the junction of three rivers.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Bhavani had a population of 38,645. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhavani has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 66%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.