| Athani | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Erode |
| Population | 8,453 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Athani is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
As of 2001[update] 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.
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 trip thru the meandering roads are always a delight to the eyes as the roads cut through miles of paddy fields and canals which naturally make this a good location for film makers. A lot of films and film songs have these picturesque surroundings as their back drop. Athani has a lot of temples and the traditional festivals are conducted with usual pomp and fare. The famous Pariyur Amman Temple is 10 Kilometres. The Karungaradu Temple and Odamedu Easwaran Koil are some of the other notable temples around this area.