Atas - Basoda, Vidisha

Atas is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Aatas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atas is 481140. The village covers a total geographical area of 561 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Atas

According to the 2011 Census, Atas village had a total population of 458 people, including 235 males and 223 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 60.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Atas

Atas 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 Atas

Atas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Atas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Atas 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 Atas

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

Health Facilities in Atas

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

FAQs about Atas