Atigam - Kundura, Koraput

Atigam is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ranigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atigam is 429116. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Atigam

According to the 2011 Census, Atigam village had a total population of 515 people, including 260 males and 255 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.34%, with male literacy at 58.13% and female literacy at 31.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Atigam

Atigam 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 Atigam

Atigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Atigam is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Atigam is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atigam

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

Health Facilities in Atigam

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

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