Atwa Durg - Hathua, Gopalganj

Atwa Durg is a village situated in the Hathua subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hathua and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Chainpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atwa Durg village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atwa Durg is 230659. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.55 hectares and falls under the 841436 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Atwa Durg

According to the 2011 Census, Atwa Durg village had a total population of 1,950 people, including 986 males and 964 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.38%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Atwa Durg

Atwa Durg 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Atwa Durg

Atwa Durg is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Atwa Durg is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Atwa Durg is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atwa Durg

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

Health Facilities in Atwa Durg

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

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