Athara - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Athara is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Atahra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athara is 163861. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.34 hectares and falls under the 225302 pincode. Lucknow is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Athara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Athara

According to the 2011 Census, Athara village had a total population of 3,196 people, including 1,711 males and 1,485 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 68.65% and female literacy at 45.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,255.

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

Nearby Villages of Athara

Athara 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 Athara

Athara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paintepur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lucknow to Athara is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Athara is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athara

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

Health Facilities in Athara

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

FAQs about Athara