Ataria - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Ataria is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Khairagarh and around 56 km from Rajnandgaon. Atariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ataria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ataria is 440493. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.31 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ataria

According to the 2011 Census, Ataria village had a total population of 2,286 people, including 1,144 males and 1,142 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Ataria

Ataria 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 Ataria

Ataria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Ataria is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ataria is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ataria

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

Health Facilities in Ataria

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

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