Athar
About Athar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Athar village is 248833. Athar village is located in Nawanagar subdivision of Buxar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Nawanagar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Buxar. As per 2009 stats, Athar village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 570 hectares. Athar has a total population of 7,779 peoples, out of which male population is 4,054 while female population is 3,725. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of athar village is 41.87% out of which 50.32% males and 32.67% females are literate. There are about 1,265 houses in athar village. Pincode of athar village locality is 802126.
Domraon is nearest town to athar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Athar
The population details of Athar cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,779 | 4,054 | 3,725 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,534 | 764 | 770 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 567 | 311 | 256 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 3,257 | 2,040 | 1,217 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,522 | 2,014 | 2,508 |
Connectivity of Athar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Athar
Where is Athar located?
Athar village is situated in Nawanagar Subdivision, within the Buxar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Athar?
Athar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Athar?
The pincode of Athar is 802126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Athar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Athar is 7,779, with 4,054 males and 3,725 females.
How many households are there in Athar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Athar village has a total of 1,265 households.
What is the literacy rate in Athar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Athar is 41.87%. The male literacy rate is 50.32%, while the female literacy rate is 32.67%.