Atila - Gazole, Malda

Atila is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Gazole and around 35.8 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atila is 312751. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.41 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atila

According to the 2011 Census, Atila village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 531 males and 513 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.42%, with male literacy at 68.66% and female literacy at 49.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 860, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Atila

Atila 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 Atila

Atila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Atila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Atila is about 35.8 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 Atila

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

Health Facilities in Atila

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

FAQs about Atila