Athoon - Mahanpur, Kathua

Athoon is a village situated in the Mahanpur tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 27 km from Basohli and around 20 km from Kathua. Athoon village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athoon is 001752. The village covers a total geographical area of 2236 hectares and falls under the 184202 pincode. Basohli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Athoon

According to the 2011 Census, Athoon village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 569 males and 474 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.83%, with male literacy at 64.24% and female literacy at 39.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Athoon

Athoon 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 Athoon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Athoon. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basohli to Athoon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Athoon is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athoon

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

Health Facilities in Athoon

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

FAQs about Athoon