Atama - Chhapara, Seoni

Atama is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Sukri (ghungsa) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atama is 495958. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.36 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Atama

According to the 2011 Census, Atama village had a total population of 723 people, including 378 males and 345 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 71.07% and female literacy at 55.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Atama

Atama 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 Atama

Public transport in the Atama is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Atama is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Atama is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atama

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

Health Facilities in Atama

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

FAQs about Atama