Atair - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Atair is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atair is 311207. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.6 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atair

According to the 2011 Census, Atair village had a total population of 1,355 people, including 685 males and 670 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.21%, with male literacy at 75.57% and female literacy at 60.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Atair

Atair 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 Atair

Atair is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Atair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Atair is about 5.8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atair

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

Health Facilities in Atair

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

FAQs about Atair