Athavanad
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Athavanad ആതവനാട് |
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 Athavanad
 Athavanad
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| Coordinates: 10°53′47″N 76°01′57″E / 10.8962722°N 76.0325253°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 20,480 |
| PIN | 676301 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 55 |
Athavanad (Malayalam: ആതവനാട്) is a village in the Tirur Tehsil, in the Malappuram District of the state of Kerala, India. The town lies on the National Highway 17 (India), between Kottakkal and Valanchery. Athavanad Para is the main town of the Athavand village. Nearby villages include Valancherry, Tavanur , Thirunavaya, Irimbilayam, and Edayoor.
In Malayalam, "Athavanad" is an abbreviation of "Azhvanchery Thambrakkal Vazhunna Nadu". The region was under the rule of the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal feudal lords in ancient times. The Zamorin of Calicut also controlled the area at one time.
It is one of the fastest growing villages in Malappuram and a major hub for the textile industry, the electric post industry, the granite and sand industry, the brick and wood industries, and manufacturing. The most common occupation in Athavanad is farming.
As of the 2011 Indian census, Athavanad had a population of 20,480. 9,612 (47%) are men, and around 11,000 (53%) are women. The population density is approximately 1,524 people per square kilometer. Children under the age of six make up 14% of Athavanad's population.
Malayalam is the most spoken language.
Athavanad is predominantly Hindu and Muslim; thus, these two religions have a strong influence on local cultural traditions. Teeyate, Thiruvathira, Duff Muttu, Kolkali, and Aravanamuttu are popular traditions. Temples and mosques are common gathering places for both social and religious reasons.
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