Athar

Athar is a village located in Biraul subdivision of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Biraul (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Darbhanga. As per 2009 stats, Sahasram is the gram panchayat of Athar village.

Athar has its own place in the vibrant Darbhanga region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Athar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Athar is 227700. The village spans a total geographical area of 197 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 847201. Darbhanga is nearest town to Athar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

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Population of Athar

Below is a concise population overview of Athar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,694 901 793
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 324 180 144
Scheduled Castes (SC) 468 250 218
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 823 503 320
Illiterate Population 871 398 473

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Athar village:

  • The total population of Athar village is around 1,694, including approximately 901 males and 793 females, with a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 324 children aged 0–6 years in Athar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Athar village has 468 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Athar village is about 48.58%, with male literacy at 55.83% and female literacy at 40.35%.
  • There are around 315 households in Athar village.

Connectivity of Athar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Athar. As per the 2011 stats, Athar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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 <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Athar

Knowing the nearby villages of Athar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Athar.

Belgaun Ramnagar Nayanagar Rampur Sahasram Mahua Saho Padri Sihol Shiunagar Dumri

Frequently Asked Questions about Athar

Where is Athar located?
Athar village is situated in Biraul Subdivision, within the Darbhanga district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Athar?
The Gram Panchayat of Athar is Sahasram (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Athar?
The pincode of Athar is 847201, 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 1,694, with 901 males and 793 females.
How many households are there in Athar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Athar village has a total of 315 households.
What is the literacy rate in Athar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Athar is 48.58%. The male literacy rate is 55.83%, while the female literacy rate is 40.35%.