Atkur - Dharmabad, Nanded

Atkur is a village situated in the Dharmabad tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharmabad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Atkur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atkur is 544983. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.47 hectares and falls under the 431809 pincode. Dharmabad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Atkur 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 Atkur

According to the 2011 Census, Atkur village had a total population of 1,246 people, including 620 males and 626 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.35%, with male literacy at 80.07% and female literacy at 58.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Atkur

Atkur 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 Atkur

Atkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharmabad, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmabad to Atkur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Atkur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atkur

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

Health Facilities in Atkur

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

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