Athiala Village Overview
Athiala is a village in Goalpokhar I tehsil of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It lies about 3.5 km from Goalpokhar tehsil headquarters. Raiganj is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dharampur I is the Gram Panchayat for Athiala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Athiala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Athiala is 309108. The village covers a geographical area of 607.83 hectares and has a pincode of 733210. Kishangang is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Athiala
Population & Demographics of Athiala
This section provides population and demographic details of Athiala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,887 | 3,068 | 2,819 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,212 | 631 | 581 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,148 | 758 | 390 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,739 | 2,310 | 2,429 |
Key population details of Athiala village are given below:
- Athiala village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,887, including approximately 3,068 males and 2,819 females, with a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 54 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Athiala village is low, with a literacy rate of about 19.50%.
- There are around 1,018 households in Athiala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Athiala
Transport facilities help residents of Athiala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Athiala
The following villages are located close to Athiala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Athiala
- Where is Athiala located?
- Athiala village is located in Goalpokhar I Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Athiala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Athiala is Dharampur I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Athiala?
- The pincode of Athiala is 733210.
- What is the population of Athiala?
- Athiala has a total population of 5,887, including 3,068 males and 2,819 females.
- How many households are there in Athiala?
- There are 1,018 households in Athiala.
- What is the literacy rate in Athiala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Athiala is 19.50%. Male literacy is 24.71% and female literacy is 13.83%.