Athimugam

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| image_caption = Sri Alageshwara Swamy Temple

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| subdivision_name1 = Tamil Nadu

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| subdivision_name2 = Krishnagiri

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| subdivision_name3 = Shoolagiri

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| subdivision_name4 = 635105

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| population_as_of = 2001

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| official_name = அத்திமுகம்

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Athimugam is a village in the Shoolagiri taluk of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Etymology

Athimugam is also called "Hasthimukam" meaning "elephant face", after a local Hindu temple deity.

Location

Athimugam township is located near the border of Tamil Nadu state and is in the state of Tamil Nadu. The nearest city is Hosur, approximately {{Convert|21|km|mi}} to the east. Athimugam village is on the Hosur - Perandapalli - Berigai road .

In this village have 2 Masjids

1) Masjid E Rasheediya (New Masjid)

2) Masjid E Ahle Sunnat (Old Masjid)

== Services ==

Athimugam is a small service centre for the local farming community. It has a bus service, postal service, bank, schools and medical clinics. Petrol and groceries are available. There are a number of small temples in and around the village.

Category:Villages in Krishnagiri district