Atharagudi - Pithora, Mahasamund

Atharagudi is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Atharahgudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atharagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atharagudi is 446363. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.4 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Atharagudi

According to the 2011 Census, Atharagudi village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 767 males and 784 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.69%, with male literacy at 78.37% and female literacy at 55.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Atharagudi

Atharagudi 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 Atharagudi

Atharagudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Atharagudi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Atharagudi is about 61 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 Atharagudi

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

Health Facilities in Atharagudi

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

FAQs about Atharagudi