Atebela - Balarampur, Purulia

Atebela is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from Balarampur and around 46.9 km from Purulia. Darda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atebela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atebela is 331739. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.55 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atebela

According to the 2011 Census, Atebela village had a total population of 702 people, including 370 males and 332 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 76.01% and female literacy at 48.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Atebela

Atebela 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 Atebela

Atebela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Atebela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Atebela is about 46.9 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 Atebela

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

Health Facilities in Atebela

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

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