Atta - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Atta is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Sainkul and around 101 km from Kendujhar. Batto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atta is 387360. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Atta

According to the 2011 Census, Atta village had a total population of 1,707 people, including 856 males and 851 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.51%, with male literacy at 95.82% and female literacy at 87.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Atta

Atta 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 Atta

Atta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Atta is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Atta is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atta

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

Health Facilities in Atta

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

FAQs about Atta