Nakahara - Colonelganj, Gonda

Nakahara is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Nakahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakahara is 175011. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.26 hectares and falls under the 271503 pincode. Karnailganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Nakahara

As per Census 2011, Nakahara village has a total population of 2,094 people, consisting of 1,054 males and 1,040 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 464 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 1,272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0941,0541,040
Child Population (0–6 yrs)464225239
Scheduled Castes (SC)231108123
Literate Population822529293
Illiterate Population1,272525747

Nearby Villages of Nakahara

Nakahara 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)
Chandra HariyaSouth-East0.78 km
RamawapurNorth-West0.94 km
Nainawa JagannathpurWest0.95 km
NakarNorth-East1.08 km
Viviyapur GonsaiNorth1.10 km
DullapurNorth-West1.40 km
VedpurEast1.70 km
DinkariyaNorth-East1.76 km
GumdahaEast1.87 km
MahuwarNorth2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakahara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nakahara. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnailganj to Nakahara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Nakahara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakahara

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

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

Health Facilities in Nakahara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nakahara

Where is Nakahara located?

Nakahara village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakahara?

Nakahara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nakahara?

The pincode of Nakahara is 271503.

What is the population of Nakahara?

Nakahara has a total population of 2,094, including 1,054 males and 1,040 females.

How many households are there in Nakahara?

There are 360 households in Nakahara.

What is the literacy rate in Nakahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakahara is 39.26%. Male literacy is 50.19% and female literacy is 28.17%.