Nauka - Bhandaria, Garhwa

Nauka is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Bhandaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nauka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nauka is 347958. The village covers a total geographical area of 1287.81 hectares and falls under the 822125 pincode. Garhwa is the nearest town.

Nauka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nauka

According to the 2011 Census, Nauka village had a total population of 1,282 people, including 654 males and 628 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 83.43% and female literacy at 47.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 907.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nauka

Nauka 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 Nauka

Nauka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Nauka is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nauka

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

Health Facilities in Nauka

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

FAQs about Nauka