Nakaha - Ghanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar

Nakaha is a village situated in the Ghanghata tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghanghata and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Majhaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakaha is 183349. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.11 hectares and falls under the 272162 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Nakaha

According to the 2011 Census, Nakaha village had a total population of 334 people, including 167 males and 167 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.12%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 49.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269.

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 Population334167167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331419
Scheduled Castes (SC)269134135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population19612373
Illiterate Population1384494

Nearby Villages of Nakaha

Nakaha 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)
SherpurNorth0.84 km
MajhauraEast0.98 km
MusadihaSouth-West1.16 km
Lohar DandiNorth-West1.38 km
SukhipurNorth1.63 km
SalahabadSouth-East1.74 km
BargadwaSouth-West1.74 km
Gaura DeehEast1.79 km
Bheeti KhurdWest1.84 km
Majhaura Urf GaneshpurNorth-West1.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakaha

Nakaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Nakaha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Nakaha is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nakaha

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

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

FAQs about Nakaha

Where is Nakaha located?

Nakaha village is located in Ghanghata Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakaha is Majhaura.

What is the pincode of Nakaha?

The pincode of Nakaha is 272162.

What is the population of Nakaha?

Nakaha had a total population of 334, including 167 males and 167 females.

How many households are there in Nakaha?

Nakaha had 50 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nakaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakaha was 65.12%. Male literacy was 80.39% and female literacy was 49.32%.