# Athanur, Namakkal (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population & History

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Town · Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 

# Athanur

Athanur is a town in Rasipuram sub-district of Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **9,827 people** in 2,666 households. Literacy was 72.7%.

- 9,827people (2011)
- 2,666households
- 72.7%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Athanur

■ Athanur · ■ Namakkal urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****72.7%**

**79.5%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****982**

**997

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****876**

**938

Working population ****53.4%**

**47.7%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Athanur

Of every 100 households in Athanur in 2011, 91 had electricity, 35 a toilet at home and 54 cooked with LPG; 71 had a mobile phone, 35 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Athanur · ■ Namakkal urban average

Electricity for lighting ****91%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****35%**

**55%

No toilet (open defecation) ****44%**

**21%

Tap water ****71%**

**83%

Drinking water within premises ****28%**

**45%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****54%**

**70%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****35%**

**18%

Use banking services ****49%**

**51%

Television ****89%**

**88%

Mobile phone ****71%**

**74%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****35%**

**45%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**5%

None of these assets ****4%**

**4%

Own their home ****72%**

**54%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Athanur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,613 (50%) · **■** Household industry 639 (12%) · **■** Farming 1,710 (33%) · **■** Marginal 281 (5%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Athanur changed?

From 9,377 in 2001 to 9,827 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Athanur in numbers and road distances

- Density2,233 per km²
- Growth 2001–20114.8%
- Annual rainfall592 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)415 km by road
- Namakkal (district HQ)40 km by road
- Salem (city of 1 lakh+)20 km by road
- Salem (city of 5 lakh+)20 km by road
- Salem (railway station)20 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Athanur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads11 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets945
- Water storage3,000 kl
- Electricity — homes2,500
- Electricity — industry4

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 3 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt
- ●Engineering colleges1 private
- ●Polytechnics1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** textiles.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Athanur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-1/) 349 104 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-2/) 611 170 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-3/) 381 101 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-4/) 1,216 307 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-5/) 464 125 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-6/) 852 205 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-7/) 1,372 373 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-8/) 730 223 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-9/) 314 86 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-10/) 261 72 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-11/) 403 113 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-12/) 742 209 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-13/) 595 171 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-14/) 600 169 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/namakkal/rasipuram/athanur/ward-15/) 937 238 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Athanur

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · Tiruchirappalli104 km
- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore130 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:56).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Athanur?9,827 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Athanur in?Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Athanur in 2001?9,377
- How many wards does Athanur have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Athanur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Athanur?Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 104 km in a straight line