Atanagar - Ishupur, Saran

Atanagar is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Aatanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atanagar is 233044. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Atanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Atanagar village had a total population of 3,211 people, including 1,617 males and 1,594 females, living in 565 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.79%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 54.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Atanagar

Atanagar 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 Atanagar

Atanagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parsa Kerwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Atanagar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Atanagar 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 Atanagar

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

Health Facilities in Atanagar

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

FAQs about Atanagar