Atoot Khas - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)
Atoot Khas is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Atoot Khas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Atoot Khas is 505977. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.81 hectares and falls under the 450551 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Atoot Khas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Atoot Khas
As per Census 2011, Atoot Khas village has a total population of 3,087 people, consisting of 1,549 males and 1,538 females. The village has 659 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 488 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,561 literate and 1,526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 430 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 620 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Atoot Khas are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,087 | 1,549 | 1,538 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 488 | 254 | 234 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 430 | 219 | 211 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 620 | 303 | 317 |
| Literate Population | 1,561 | 931 | 630 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,526 | 618 | 908 |
Nearby Villages of Atoot Khas
Atoot Khas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Atoot Khas
Atoot Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Atoot Khas is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Atoot Khas is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Atoot Khas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Atoot Khas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Atoot Khas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Atoot Khas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Atoot Khas
Where is Atoot Khas located?
Atoot Khas village is located in Punasa Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Atoot Khas?
Atoot Khas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Atoot Khas?
The pincode of Atoot Khas is 450551.
What is the population of Atoot Khas?
Atoot Khas has a total population of 3,087, including 1,549 males and 1,538 females.
How many households are there in Atoot Khas?
There are 659 households in Atoot Khas.
What is the literacy rate in Atoot Khas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Atoot Khas is 50.57%. Male literacy is 60.10% and female literacy is 40.96%.