Nagal - Shamli

Nagal is a village situated in the Shamli tehsil of Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Shamli and around 51 km from Muzaffarnagar. Nagal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagal is 110655. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.23 hectares and falls under the 247772 pincode. Jalalabad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Nagal

As per Census 2011, Nagal village has a total population of 1,697 people, consisting of 896 males and 801 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,083 literate and 614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 748 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,697896801
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19311479
Scheduled Castes (SC)748398350
Literate Population1,083656427
Illiterate Population614240374

Nearby Villages of Nagal

Nagal 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)
IsmailpurSouth-East1.26 km
Ali PuraEast1.62 km
UmarpurNorth2.26 km
Hasanpur LahariSouth2.59 km
BadhSouth-East2.79 km
Ambehta MohanNorth-East2.85 km
Dakhori JamalpurNorth-West3.12 km
Jalalabad (rural)West3.25 km
BalwakheriEast3.37 km
Ahata Gos GarhSouth-West3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagal

Nagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thana Bhawan, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalabad to Nagal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarnagar to Nagal is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagal

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

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

FAQs about Nagal

Where is Nagal located?

Nagal village is located in Shamli Tehsil, Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagal?

Nagal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nagal?

The pincode of Nagal is 247772.

What is the population of Nagal?

Nagal has a total population of 1,697, including 896 males and 801 females.

How many households are there in Nagal?

There are 327 households in Nagal.

What is the literacy rate in Nagal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagal is 63.82%. Male literacy is 73.21% and female literacy is 53.31%.