Atala - Dharmabad, Nanded

Atala is a village situated in the Dharmabad tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharmabad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Atala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atala is 544975. The village covers a total geographical area of 886 hectares and falls under the 431808 pincode. Dharmabad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Atala

As per Census 2011, Atala village has a total population of 2,001 people, consisting of 1,032 males and 969 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,396 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 283 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Atala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0011,032969
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232120112
Scheduled Castes (SC)306151155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)283155128
Literate Population1,396805591
Illiterate Population605227378

Nearby Villages of Atala

Atala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
CholakhaNorth-East2.37 km
ChondiSouth-East2.84 km
BelgujariNorth-East3.02 km
Kawalguda Bk.West3.29 km
HaregaonNorth3.31 km
KolgaonSouth3.50 km
KaregaonNorth-West3.65 km
HarnalaSouth-West4.17 km
ShingnapurNorth-West4.33 km
JarikotEast4.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Atala

Atala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karkheli, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmabad to Atala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Atala is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Atala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Atala

Where is Atala located?

Atala village is located in Dharmabad Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Atala?

Atala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Atala?

The pincode of Atala is 431808.

What is the population of Atala?

Atala has a total population of 2,001, including 1,032 males and 969 females.

How many households are there in Atala?

There are 473 households in Atala.

What is the literacy rate in Atala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Atala is 69.77%. Male literacy is 78.00% and female literacy is 60.99%.