Ata - Marhaura, Saran

Ata is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Shilhauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ata is 233826. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 841419 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ata

According to the 2011 Census, Ata village had a total population of 3,587 people, including 1,800 males and 1,787 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.08%, with male literacy at 79.70% and female literacy at 54.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Ata

Ata 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 Ata

Ata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shilhauri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Ata is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Ata is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ata

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

Health Facilities in Ata

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

FAQs about Ata