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

As per Census 2011, Ataria village has a total population of 2,286 people, consisting of 1,144 males and 1,142 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 335 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,460 literate and 826 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ataria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2861,1441,142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)335182153
Scheduled Castes (SC)257133124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)783642
Literate Population1,460809651
Illiterate Population826335491

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DundaWest2.01 km
DullapurWest2.35 km
AchholiSouth-West2.36 km
KukarmudaSouth-East2.42 km
KusmiNorth-East2.56 km
SonpuriNorth3.16 km
BhimpuriNorth3.19 km
GodriSouth3.36 km
BodagarhSouth3.53 km
RagraNorth-West3.81 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ataria

Where is Ataria located?

Ataria village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ataria?

The Gram Panchayat of Ataria is Atariya.

What is the pincode of Ataria?

The pincode of Ataria is 491885.

What is the population of Ataria?

Ataria has a total population of 2,286, including 1,144 males and 1,142 females.

How many households are there in Ataria?

There are 505 households in Ataria.

What is the literacy rate in Ataria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ataria is 63.87%. Male literacy is 70.72% and female literacy is 57.01%.