Quick answer
Atri is a development block in Gaya district, Bihar, with 8 gram panchayats and 61 villages (LGD code 1733). This directory lists 101 schools here.
About Atri Block
The Atri (अतरी) development block is in Gaya district, Bihar, part of the Magadh Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1733.
There are 8 gram panchayats and 61 villages in Atri block, which puts it at number 23 of 24 blocks in Gaya by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Atri anchal.
From Gaya headquarters, Atri is about 26 km away to the north-east (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Atri assembly constituency.
Atri at a glance
| Name | Atri / अतरी |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 1733 |
| District | Gaya |
| Division | Magadh Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 8 |
| Villages | 61 |
| Coordinates | 24.9097° N, 85.1874° E |
| Schools | 101 |
Map of Atri
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Atri Block Gram Panchayat List
Atri Block has 8 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Atri
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gaya district, which Atri is part of:
| Rural population | 38,09,817 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,98,783 |
| Rural literacy rate | 61.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 943 |
| Rural SC population share | 33.2% |
| Rural work participation | 38.9% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Gaya district, where Atri is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Gaya |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 59.4% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 30.7% |
| Institutional births | 76.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 85.0% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 47.4% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 64.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 34.7% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 44.4% |
| Households with electricity | 97.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 9.7% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.2% |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Atri mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Atri Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Atri block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Mukhiyas of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Atri block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284.
Atri Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | Atri | Romit Kumar (Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)) | Jahanabad |
Panchayat elections
- Mukhiya seats won by women
- 50%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
- Candidates per Mukhiya seat
- 9.32021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Women won 4 of the 8 Mukhiya seats in Atri in the 2021 panchayat election (50%), 1 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 9.3 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Atri, against 8.2 across Bihar.
How Atri scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 51.6/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Atri averages 51.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 7th of 24 in Gaya, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 8 scored panchayats of Atri reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Atri does best on “Socially just and secured” (67.6) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (38.5). That 29-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Atri
Atri Block has 101 schools on record. See the full list of schools
This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.
Facilities at a glance
| Facility | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏫 Schools | 101 | View list |
How to reach Atri
Natesar station (10 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Atri.
The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, about 30 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaya headquarters | District | 26 km | north-east |
| Natesar (NES) | Railway Station | 10 km | north-east |
| Kolhana Halt (KLNA) | Railway Station | 11 km | south |
| Wazerganj (WZJ) | Railway Station | 11 km | south |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 30 km | south-west |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 76 km | north |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Atri is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 9.1 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 8.2 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Atri is 9.1 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Atri is 8.2 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Atri are, on average, 8.0 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Atri
These are the nearest Blocks to Atri (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khizarsarai | Gaya | 9.4 km | north-west |
| Neemchak Bathani | Gaya | 10 km | north-east |
| Mohra | Gaya | 12 km | east |
| Wazirganj | Gaya | 13 km | south |
| Manpur | Gaya | 17 km | south-west |
| Hulasganj | Jehanabad | 21 km | north |
Other Blocks in Gaya
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Atri Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Atri block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Atri block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Special programmes
Gaya is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Atri may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: GayaNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Atri
Households in Atri can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
Terrain and climate of Atri
- Elevation
- 95 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,013 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Atri lie at an average of about 95 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Atri gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 95 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.
Land cover around Atri
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 79%
- Tree cover 7.9%
- Built-up land 3.5%
- Water and wetland 0.1%
- Grass and scrub 9.4%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Atri's villages is about 79% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
From the blog
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Atri Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Atri Block in?
Atri Block is in Gaya district (Magadh Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Atri Block?
There are 8 gram panchayats in Atri Block.
How many villages are there in Atri Block?
Atri Block has 61 revenue villages.
Where is the Atri block office and what does it do?
The Atri block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Gaya district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituency does Atri come under?
Atri comes under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Atri?
The MLA for Atri is Romit Kumar (Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,02,102 votes (51.7%) and won by 25,777 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Atri in?
Atri is in the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Atri?
The Member of Parliament for Jahanabad is Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,43,035 votes (47.9%) and won by 1,42,591 votes.
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Which gram panchayat in Atri Block has the most villages?
Dhusri has the most villages (16).
How many Mukhiyas in Atri Block are women?
In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 4 of the 8 Mukhiya seats here (50%).
How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Atri Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 9.3 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Atri Block. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.
How do the panchayats of Atri perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Atri average 51.6 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9.
How far is Atri Block from Gaya district headquarters?
The centre of Atri Block is about 26 km north-east of Gaya district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Atri Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Atri Block is Natesar (NES), about 10 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kolhana Halt (KLNA), 11 km; Wazerganj (WZJ), 11 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Atri Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Atri Block is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 30 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 76 km away.
Which blocks are near Atri Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Atri Block: Khizarsarai (9.4 km), Neemchak Bathani (10 km), Mohra (12 km), Wazirganj (13 km) and Manpur (17 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Atri Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Gaya and block Atri, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Atri block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Atri Block?
For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies rural applications from Atri block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Atri Block administration?
File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Atri Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
What is the altitude of Atri Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Atri Block lie at an average of about 95 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Atri Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Atri Block get about 1,010 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Atri Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Atri Block, the land is on average 79% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
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- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
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- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
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