Athani (Karnataka)

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native_name = Athani | type = city | latd = 16.73 | longd = 75.07
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Belgaum
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altitude = 554
population_as_of = 2001
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Athani ( _kn. ಅಥಣಿ) is a town in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. It is 150 km away from Belagavi city and 75 km from Bijapur.The main profession here is Agriculture. The river Krishna flows through Athani Taluk.

Geography

Athani is located at coord|16.73|N|75.07|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Athni.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Athani] ] It has an average elevation of 554 metres (1817 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Athani had a population of 39,200. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Athani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

Athani has typical North Karnataka culture. "Janapada" (folk) songs and dances are found in villages surrounding Athani.

Athani Taluk

Athani Taluk has a total Geographical area of 1995.7 Square Kilometers [ [http://www.kar.nic.in/zpbelgaum/athaniprofile.html Karnataka Information Centre's Profile on Athani Taluk] ] . This includes 89 inhabited villages and hamlets with rural population of 461400 souls as per 2001 census. The taluk is bounded by Sangli district of Maharashtra. 74% of the total geographical area is used for cultivation. Geologically the area is covered by Deccan Trap formation. The average Annual rainfall is 582 mm. The two rivers that flow here are, Krishna and Agrani.

Educational Institutions

Jadhavaji Anandji(JA) Education society is one of the premier education institute of Athani. KLE society is well known Education society of North Karnataka. SMS College comes under KLE. Channappa Shivarudrappa Kittur High School is also run by KLE Society. Government high school Athani is well known as Oxford University, Recommended by NAAC committee

References

External links

* http://www.kar.nic.in/zpbelgaum/athaniprofile.html