Atri - Katangi, Balaghat

Atri is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bahkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atri is 497290. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.69 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atri

According to the 2011 Census, Atri village had a total population of 789 people, including 381 males and 408 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 92.88% and female literacy at 79.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Atri

Atri 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 Atri

Atri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Atri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Atri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atri

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

Health Facilities in Atri

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

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