Atepal

Atepal is a village located in Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Katekalyan (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Chhotegudra is the gram panchayat of Atepal village.

Atepal has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 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 Atepal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Atepal is 450211. The village spans a total geographical area of 1273.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494552. Bade Bacheli is nearest town to Atepal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Atepal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Atepal

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 704 336 368
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 107 52 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 N/A 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 686 325 361
Literate Population 145 78 67
Illiterate Population 559 258 301

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

  • The total population of Atepal village is around 704, including approximately 336 males and 368 females, with a sex ratio of 1095 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 107 children aged 0–6 years in Atepal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Atepal village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 686 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Atepal village is about 20.60%, with male literacy at 23.21% and female literacy at 18.21%.
  • There are around 144 households in Atepal village.

Connectivity of Atepal

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Atepal

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

Dudhiras Adpal Dodpal Badegudra Chhotegudra Tetam Telam Jihakodta Tumakpal Gudase Nadenar

Frequently Asked Questions about Atepal

Where is Atepal located?
Atepal village is situated in Katekalyan Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Atepal?
The Gram Panchayat of Atepal is Chhotegudra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Atepal?
The pincode of Atepal is 494552, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Atepal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Atepal is 704, with 336 males and 368 females.
How many households are there in Atepal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Atepal village has a total of 144 households.
What is the literacy rate in Atepal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Atepal is 20.60%. The male literacy rate is 23.21%, while the female literacy rate is 18.21%.