Atarasing - Nuagad, Gajapati

Atarasing is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 66 km from R.udaygiri and around 66 km from Paralakhemundi. Attarasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atarasing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atarasing is 414230. The village covers a total geographical area of 725 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Atarasing

According to the 2011 Census, Atarasing village had a total population of 922 people, including 418 males and 504 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.74%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 38.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 917.

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

Nearby Villages of Atarasing

Atarasing 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 Atarasing

Atarasing is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Atarasing is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Atarasing is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atarasing

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

Health Facilities in Atarasing

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

FAQs about Atarasing