Atala - Balianta, Khordha

Atala is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Balianta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atala is 407532. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 752101 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Atala

As per Census 2011, Atala village has a total population of 245 people, consisting of 127 males and 118 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Atala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Atala

Atala 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 Atala

Atala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bani Bihar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Atala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Atala is about 46 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 Atala

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

Health Facilities in Atala

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

FAQs about Atala