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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Thoothukudi |
| Population | 9,456 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Athur is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Athur had a population of 9456. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Athur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.