Aterna - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Aterna is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Aterna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aterna is 121624. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.08 hectares and falls under the 203129 pincode. Pahasu is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Aterna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Aterna

According to the 2011 Census, Aterna village had a total population of 2,930 people, including 1,564 males and 1,366 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.59%, with male literacy at 84.67% and female literacy at 58.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 660.

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

Nearby Villages of Aterna

Aterna 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 Aterna

Aterna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International 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 Pahasu to Aterna is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Aterna is about 38 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 Aterna

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

Health Facilities in Aterna

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

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