Atapur - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Atapur is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Atapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atapur is 126028. The village covers a total geographical area of 470.74 hectares and falls under the 283135 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Atapur

According to the 2011 Census, Atapur village had a total population of 2,403 people, including 1,297 males and 1,106 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.39%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 47.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Atapur

Atapur 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 Atapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Atapur. The nearest railway station is Kaurara, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Atapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Atapur is about 30 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 Atapur

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

Health Facilities in Atapur

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

FAQs about Atapur