Ateikucha - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Ateikucha is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Badpuranapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ateikucha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ateikucha is 384836. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Ateikucha

According to the 2011 Census, Ateikucha village had a total population of 119 people, including 60 males and 59 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.61%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 59.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Ateikucha

Ateikucha 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 Ateikucha

Ateikucha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ateikucha is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ateikucha is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ateikucha

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

Health Facilities in Ateikucha

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

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