Athani, Tamil Nadu

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

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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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