Attalan - Patran, Patiala
Attalan is a village situated in the Patran tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patran and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Attalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Attalan is 036283. The village covers a total geographical area of 772 hectares and falls under the 147102 pincode. Ghagga is the nearest town.
Attalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shutrana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patiala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Attalan
As per Census 2011, Attalan village has a total population of 2,706 people, consisting of 1,398 males and 1,308 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,516 literate and 1,190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 992 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Attalan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,706 | 1,398 | 1,308 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 316 | 160 | 156 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 992 | 503 | 489 |
| Literate Population | 1,516 | 835 | 681 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,190 | 563 | 627 |
Nearby Villages of Attalan
Attalan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Attalan
Attalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Attalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Attalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Attalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Attalan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Attalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Attalan
Where is Attalan located?
Attalan village is located in Patran Tehsil, Patiala district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Attalan?
Attalan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Attalan?
The pincode of Attalan is 147102.
What is the population of Attalan?
Attalan has a total population of 2,706, including 1,398 males and 1,308 females.
How many households are there in Attalan?
There are 506 households in Attalan.
What is the literacy rate in Attalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Attalan is 56.02%. Male literacy is 59.73% and female literacy is 52.06%.