Atarpura - Dhanarua, Patna

Atarpura is a village situated in the Dhanarua subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanarua and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Sanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atarpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atarpura is 245985. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 804451 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Atarpura

As per Census 2011, Atarpura village has a total population of 2,605 people, consisting of 1,341 males and 1,264 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 541 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,123 literate and 1,482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 511 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6051,3411,264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)541283258
Scheduled Castes (SC)511260251
Literate Population1,123711412
Illiterate Population1,482630852

Nearby Villages of Atarpura

Atarpura 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)
SatparsaNorth-West0.86 km
TelharaNorth-East1.11 km
MoriawanSouth-East1.40 km
SainEast1.74 km
ChanakiWest1.85 km
BhergawanSouth1.91 km
KosutNorth-West2.49 km
FatehpurNorth-East2.59 km
MajhauliEast2.72 km
ChistipurWest2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Atarpura

Atarpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nadwan, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 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 Masaurhi to Atarpura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Atarpura is about 40 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 Atarpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Atarpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Atarpura 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 Atarpura

Where is Atarpura located?

Atarpura village is located in Dhanarua Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Atarpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Atarpura is Sanda.

What is the pincode of Atarpura?

The pincode of Atarpura is 804451.

What is the population of Atarpura?

Atarpura has a total population of 2,605, including 1,341 males and 1,264 females.

How many households are there in Atarpura?

There are 449 households in Atarpura.

What is the literacy rate in Atarpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Atarpura is 43.11%. Male literacy is 53.02% and female literacy is 32.59%.