Atanagar

Atanagar is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.2km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Atanagar village. As per 2009 stats, Bazargaon I is the gram panchayat of Atanagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Atanagar unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Atanagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Atanagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Atanagar is 309424. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.24 hectares. Raigunj is nearest town to Atanagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Atanagar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakulia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Atanagar

Population of Atanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Atanagar has a total population of about 766, with approximately 385 males and 381 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 170 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 318. The overall literacy rate is approximately 27.94%, with male literacy at about 30.65% and female literacy near 25.20%. There are around 147 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Atanagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Atanagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Atanagar. As per the 2011 stats, Atanagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Atanagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Atanagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Atanagar.

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