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

According to the 2011 Census, Atala village had a total population of 245 people, including 127 males and 118 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.04%, with male literacy at 98.29% and female literacy at 85.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

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