Atakana village, Kashipur block | Pincode 765015

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LGD code: 425997
Pincode: 765015
Post office: Kashipur (Rayagada)
Population: 70
Households: 15
Literacy rate: 1.4%
Sex ratio: 1188 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 24
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 300 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 537 km
Nearest railway station: Rauli · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Atakana compares

By population, Atakana ranks #259 of 350 villages in Kashipur mandal.

Literacy rate

1.4%

−29.4% vs mandal average

Atakana: 1.4%
Kashipur mandal: 30.8%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,188

+122 vs mandal average

Atakana: 1,188
Kashipur mandal: 1,066

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.6 vs mandal average

Atakana: 4.7
Kashipur mandal: 4.1

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

Atakana at a glance

Atakana is a village of 70 people in 15 households (Census 2011) in Kashipur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 259th-largest of 350 villages in Kashipur block. Literacy is 1%, 29 points below the block average of 31% and the sex ratio is 1,188 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Rayagada district centre, 47 km from Jayapatna, the nearest town, 2 km from Rauli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765015, served by Kashipur (Rayagada) post office; the LGD village code is 425997. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur, 8 km away. The population is estimated at 83 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Atakana · this village	70	1%	—
Gahana · G.Udayagiri	460	72%	0 km N
Gatamaha · G.Udayagiri	150	58%	0 km N
Minadurga · Kashipur	63	0%	0.1 km E
Naja · Kashipur	78	4%	0.8 km SW
Saka · G.Udayagiri	193	62%	0.8 km SW
Penala · G.Udayagiri	443	40%	0.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Atakana

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 56
Distance to district HQ (km): 56
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 56
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sankarada
Total area (ha): 0
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Atakana

LGD code: 425997
Pincode: 765015
Post office: Kashipur (Rayagada)
Population (Census 2011): 70
Population (projected 2026): 83
Households: 15
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1188
Literacy rate: 1.4%
Coordinates: 19.23574°N, 83.18487°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Block / Mandal: Kashipur

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Atakana — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

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: 70Census 2011
Households: 15Census 2011
Literacy rate: 1.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1188 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 832026 proj. · +18.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 182026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Atakana

Mandal centre

Kashipur · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 37 min by car · 1 h 56 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar300 kmcapital
Hyderabad537 km
Kolkata653 km
Chennai752 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRauli2 km
Bus stopRayagada Bus Stand25 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur8 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank25 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management27 km
Police stationl. police station24 km

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September 2026

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express9h ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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How solar is helping communities in rural Odisha cope with energy poverty
Down To Earth7 days ago

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What is the pincode of Atakana?

The pincode of Atakana, Kashipur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765015. The post office is Kashipur (Rayagada).

Which post office delivers to Atakana?

Mail for Atakana is delivered through Kashipur (Rayagada) post office, pincode 765015, in Kashipur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Atakana located?

Atakana is a village in Kashipur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Atakana as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Atakana village has a population of 70 across 15 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Atakana in?

Atakana falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Atakana in?

Atakana falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Atakana?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Atakana village is 1.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Atakana?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Atakana village is 1188 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Atakana?

12 schemes currently match residents of Atakana, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Atakana from Rayagada district centre?

Atakana is approximately 30 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Atakana?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Atakana village is 425997.

Which is the nearest town to Atakana?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 47 km from Atakana in a straight line.

How big is Atakana compared to other villages in Kashipur block?

Atakana ranks 259 of 350 villages in Kashipur block by Census 2011 population (70 residents).

How far is Atakana from Bhubaneswar?

Atakana is about 300 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 390 km.

How far is Atakana from Hyderabad?

Atakana is about 537 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 698 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Atakana?

Rauli is the nearest railway station to Atakana, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Atakana?

Rayagada Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Atakana, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Atakana?

Government Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Atakana, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Atakana?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Atakana, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MP for Atakana?

Atakana is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Atakana in 2026?

Atakana is estimated at 83 people in 2026, up about 19% from 70 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Atakana in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Atakana in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)