Athai - Chandpur, Bijnor

Athai is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Athai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athai is 114194. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.99 hectares and falls under the 246736 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Athai 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 Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Athai

According to the 2011 Census, Athai village had a total population of 2,307 people, including 1,206 males and 1,101 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 78.08% and female literacy at 56.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Athai

Athai 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 Athai

Athai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakaina Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Athai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Athai is about 52 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 Athai

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

Health Facilities in Athai

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

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