Athani, Tamil Nadu

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  ?Athani
Tamil Nadu • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Erode
Population 8,453 (2001)

Athani is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Athani had a population of 8453. 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.

People are mainly occupied with agriculture. Paddy, Sugarcane and turmeric are the regular cultivation crops.

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