Atapur - Arambag, Hooghly

Atapur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Arambag and around 71 km from Chinsura. Salepur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atapur is 324316. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.6 hectares and falls under the 712617 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Atapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Atapur

According to the 2011 Census, Atapur village had a total population of 520 people, including 263 males and 257 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.36%, with male literacy at 98.70% and female literacy at 82.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Atapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Atapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Atapur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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