Naukatta - Pothia, Kishanganj

Naukatta is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Naukatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naukatta is 222565. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.42 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Naukatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Naukatta

As per Census 2011, Naukatta village has a total population of 5,662 people, consisting of 2,856 males and 2,806 females. The village has 1,063 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,720 literate and 3,942 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Naukatta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Naukatta

Naukatta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Naukatta

Public transport in the Naukatta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Naukatta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Naukatta is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naukatta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Naukatta village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Naukatta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Naukatta village are given below:

FAQs about Naukatta