Atanga - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack
Atanga is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Tangi and around 54 km from Cuttack. Kotasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Atanga is 399384. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Atanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Salipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Atanga
Atanga 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Beruan | North | 0.66 km |
| Kotasahi | South-West | 1.49 km |
| Narendrapur | North-West | 1.50 km |
| Bainchua | East | 1.61 km |
| Chintamanipur | North-West | 1.80 km |
| Kolha | North | 2.13 km |
| Jakana | West | 2.33 km |
| Damaka | East | 2.38 km |
| Rajakona | North-East | 2.44 km |
| Kairapari | South-West | 2.44 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Atanga
Public transport in the Atanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Atanga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Atanga is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Atanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Atanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Atanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Atanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Atanga
Where is Atanga located?
Atanga village is located in Tangi-Choudwar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Atanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Atanga is Kotasahi.
What is the pincode of Atanga?
The pincode of Atanga is 754022.