Atigaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Atigaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Asttagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atigaon is 423708. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Atigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Atigaon village had a total population of 2,215 people, including 1,128 males and 1,087 females, living in 560 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.54%, with male literacy at 68.73% and female literacy at 43.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Atigaon

Atigaon 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 Atigaon

Atigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Atigaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Atigaon is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atigaon

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

Health Facilities in Atigaon

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

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