Atghara - Gazole, Malda

Atghara is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Gazole and around 45.3 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 312657. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.6 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Atghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Atghara

According to the 2011 Census, Atghara village had a total population of 1,261 people, including 618 males and 643 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.86%, with male literacy at 72.40% and female literacy at 63.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Atghara

Atghara 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 Atghara

Atghara 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 Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Atghara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Atghara is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atghara

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

Health Facilities in Atghara

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

FAQs about Atghara