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LGD code: 225307
Pincode: 855113
Population: 87
Households: 22
Literacy rate: 13.8%
Sex ratio: 1719 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 14

Census 2011 · in context

How Athela compares

By population, Athela ranks #200 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

13.8%

−24.4% vs mandal average

Athela: 13.8%
Azamnagar mandal: 38.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,719

+799 vs mandal average

Athela: 1,719
Azamnagar mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.6 vs mandal average

Athela: 4.0
Azamnagar mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Athela

LGD code: 225307
Pincode: 855113
Population (Census 2011): 87
Population (projected 2026): 103
Households: 22
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1719
Literacy rate: 13.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Katihar
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Tarkishore Prasad
Block / Mandal: Azamnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Athela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Population · 2026

103

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 87Census 2011
Households: 22Census 2011
Literacy rate: 13.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1719 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1032026 proj. · +18.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 26

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Athela?

The pincode of Athela, Azamnagar mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855113.

In which district is Athela located?

Athela is a village in Azamnagar mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Athela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Athela village has a population of 87 across 22 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Athela in?

Athela falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Athela in?

Athela falls under the Katihar assembly constituency (AC #63) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Athela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Athela village is 13.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Athela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Athela village is 1719 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Athela?

12 schemes currently match residents of Athela, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Athela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Athela village is 225307.

How big is Athela compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Athela ranks 200 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal by Census 2011 population (87 residents).

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How Athela compares

Key facts — Athela

Population, education, health & sanitation

Athela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Athela on the map

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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What is the pincode of Athela?

In which district is Athela located?

What is the population of Athela as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Athela in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Athela in?

What is the literacy rate in Athela?

What is the sex ratio in Athela?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Athela?

What is the LGD code of Athela?

How big is Athela compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Athela on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Athela

What is the pincode of Athela?

In which district is Athela located?

What is the population of Athela as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Athela in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Athela in?

What is the literacy rate in Athela?

What is the sex ratio in Athela?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Athela?

What is the LGD code of Athela?

How big is Athela compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Athela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Athela

Open jobs in Athela