Atava - Harraiya, Basti

Atava is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Nadayen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atava village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atava is 179642. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.7 hectares and falls under the 272161 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Atava

According to the 2011 Census, Atava village had a total population of 351 people, including 172 males and 179 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Atava

Atava 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 Atava

Atava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Atava is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Atava is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atava

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

Health Facilities in Atava

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

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