Athiala - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Athiala is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 120.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athiala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athiala is 308888. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.14 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Athiala

According to the 2011 Census, Athiala village had a total population of 3,024 people, including 1,562 males and 1,462 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.34%, with male literacy at 73.29% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Athiala

Athiala 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 Athiala

Athiala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Athiala is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Athiala is about 120.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athiala

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

Health Facilities in Athiala

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

FAQs about Athiala