Atmakur - Durgi, Palnadu

Atmakur is a village situated in the Durgi mandal of Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Durgi and around 105 km from Guntur. Atmakur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atmakur is 589822. The village covers a total geographical area of 1711 hectares and falls under the 522612 pincode. Macherla is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Atmakur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Atmakur

As per Census 2011, Atmakur village has a total population of 2,797 people, consisting of 1,416 males and 1,381 females. The village has 734 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,214 literate and 1,583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Atmakur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7971,4161,381
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353173180
Scheduled Castes (SC)603304299
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population1,214756458
Illiterate Population1,583660923

Nearby Villages of Atmakur

Atmakur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RayavaramNorth-West3.76 km
MutyalampaduNorth-East3.77 km
DurgiSouth-East4.21 km
PolepalleWest5.09 km
DarivemulaNorth-East5.49 km
KolagutlaSouth7.03 km
DharmavaramEast7.06 km
ObulesunipalleSouth-East7.28 km
ManchikalluNorth7.31 km
KambhampaduNorth7.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Atmakur

Atmakur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Macherla, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Macherla to Atmakur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Atmakur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atmakur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Atmakur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Atmakur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Atmakur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Atmakur

Where is Atmakur located?

Atmakur village is located in Durgi Mandal, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Atmakur?

Atmakur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Atmakur?

The pincode of Atmakur is 522612.

What is the population of Atmakur?

Atmakur has a total population of 2,797, including 1,416 males and 1,381 females.

How many households are there in Atmakur?

There are 734 households in Atmakur.

What is the literacy rate in Atmakur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Atmakur is 43.40%. Male literacy is 53.39% and female literacy is 33.16%.