Atepal - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Atepal is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Atepal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atepal is 450211. The village covers a total geographical area of 1273.66 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Atepal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Atepal

According to the 2011 Census, Atepal village had a total population of 704 people, including 336 males and 368 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.29%, with male literacy at 27.46% and female literacy at 21.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 686.

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

Nearby Villages of Atepal

Atepal 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 Atepal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Atepal. The nearest railway station is Kawargaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Atepal is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Atepal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atepal

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

Health Facilities in Atepal

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

FAQs about Atepal