Atargaon - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Atargaon is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Chhuriya and around 36 km from Rajnandgaon. Atargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atargaon is 441004. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.74 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atargaon

As per Census 2011, Atargaon village has a total population of 1,328 people, consisting of 649 males and 679 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 939 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 427 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Atargaon

Atargaon 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 Atargaon

Atargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Atargaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Atargaon is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atargaon

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

Health Facilities in Atargaon

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

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