Nama - Iglas, Aligarh

Nama is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Naya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nama is 122895. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.33 hectares and falls under the 202140 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Iglas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nama

According to the 2011 Census, Nama village had a total population of 2,736 people, including 1,446 males and 1,290 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.89%, with male literacy at 80.87% and female literacy at 49.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,7361,4461,290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)449254195
Scheduled Castes (SC)633335298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,507964543
Illiterate Population1,229482747

Nearby Villages of Nama

Nama 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TooriEast1.35 km
RayakSouth1.47 km
BichpuriSouth1.97 km
Gandhi GramWest2.02 km
Baguli KamalpurSouth-East2.09 km
Barha KalanEast2.27 km
BahadurpurNorth-East2.29 km
GopiSouth-West2.30 km
DengraSouth-East2.50 km
DaulatabadEast2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nama

Public transport in the Nama is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mursan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Nama is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Nama is about 37 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 Nama

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nama

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nama

Where is Nama located?

Nama village is located in Iglas Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nama?

The Gram Panchayat of Nama is Naya.

What is the pincode of Nama?

The pincode of Nama is 202140.

What is the population of Nama?

Nama had a total population of 2,736, including 1,446 males and 1,290 females.

How many households are there in Nama?

Nama had 460 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nama was 65.89%. Male literacy was 80.87% and female literacy was 49.59%.