Athanga - Niali, Cuttack

Athanga is a village situated in the Niali tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niali and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Alana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athanga is 400310. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 754004 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Athanga

According to the 2011 Census, Athanga village had a total population of 813 people, including 380 males and 433 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.23%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 68.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Athanga

Athanga 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 Athanga

Athanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Athanga is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Athanga is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athanga

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

Health Facilities in Athanga

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

FAQs about Athanga