Bhavani, Tamil Nadu

Bhavani, Tamil Nadu

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Bhavani | type = city | latd = 11.45 | longd = 77.68
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Erode
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altitude = 193
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 38,645| population_density =
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Bhavani is in Erode district Tamil Nadu, India. It lies at the confluence of Kaveri river and Bhavani river. Sangameswarar Temple built at the confluence of these rivers, is a pilgrimage and tourism spot of Tamil Nadu government. Bhavani also known as "Carpet city", as the leading business of the town is carpet export to European countries.

Bhavani is about 12 miles away from Erode railway station and nearly an hour drive from Coimbatore. Stanley reservoir also known as Mettur Dam is 32 miles from Bhavani. Nearest railway station is in Erode and airport Coimbatore.

Geography

Bhavani is located at coord|11.45|N|77.68|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Bhavani.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhavani] ] . It has an average elevation of 193 metres (633 feet).

River

Kaveri, Bhavani and Agaaya Gangai.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Bhavani had a population of 38,645. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhavani has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 66%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Bhavani assembly constituency is part of Gobichettipalayam (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-10
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India
]

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