Athron - Garud, Bageshwar
Athron is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Naugaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athron village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Athron is 051344. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.16 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.
Athron village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Athron
According to the 2011 Census, Athron village had a total population of 101 people, including 46 males and 55 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,196 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.98%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 73.08%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 101 | 46 | 55 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 78 | 40 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 23 | 6 | 17 |
Nearby Villages of Athron
Athron is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Athron
Public transport in the Athron is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Athron is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Athron
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Athron village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Athron
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Athron village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Athron
Where is Athron located?
Athron village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Athron?
The Gram Panchayat of Athron is Naugaon.
What is the pincode of Athron?
The pincode of Athron is 263635.
What is the population of Athron?
Athron had a total population of 101, including 46 males and 55 females.
How many households are there in Athron?
Athron had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Athron?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Athron was 82.98%. Male literacy was 95.24% and female literacy was 73.08%.