Attayampatti

Attayampatti is a panchayat town located southwest to the salem city of Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Attayampatti
city
Attayampatti
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°31′53″N 78°2′46″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSalem
Population
 (2001)
 • Total18,867
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-90

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Attayampatti had a population of 12,867. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Attayampatti has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. From 2009 Attayampatti is the 2nd place in weaving clothes using AUTO LOOM(Textile Weaving Machine)in Salem Dt. Its Postal Identification Number (PIN) is 637501.

ATTAYAMPATTY is Famous for "MURUKKU". On the main roadside, most of the residents make murukku and sell it in front of their house. Almost all the houses make murukku which taste similar and very tasty.

Ettupatti Mariyamman Temple in Attayampatti is very famous in that area. For every year they conduct the festival for that god in "Aadi" (The Tamil month). There are various garments and mills are available in this area.

Attayampatti Lake is one of the sources for the ground level water supply in this town, and this beautiful lake is the major source for the Attayampatti farmers. It is the unique identity for Attayampatti.

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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