Atghara - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Atghara is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Nutanhat and around 40.7 km from Barddhaman. Lakhuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 319087. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.72 hectares and falls under the 713147 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 20 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 1,570 people, including 806 males and 764 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.07%, with male literacy at 74.69% and female literacy at 54.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,023.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Atghara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Atghara is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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