Nakthar - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Nakthar is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Kharagwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakthar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakthar is 176153. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.39 hectares and falls under the 272205 pincode. Shohratgarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Nakthar

As per Census 2011, Nakthar village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 348 males and 358 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population706348358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487474
Scheduled Castes (SC)1829587
Literate Population326212114
Illiterate Population380136244

Nearby Villages of Nakthar

Nakthar 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)
Ram NagariyaSouth-West0.82 km
Koeri DihaNorth0.94 km
ParigawaWest1.28 km
Khar GanarSouth1.31 km
GanakulEast1.66 km
MerhawaNorth1.74 km
TigonawaWest2.00 km
NahariNorth-West2.02 km
ManawaNorth2.04 km
DafaranankarSouth-West2.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakthar

Nakthar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahtha Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shohratgarh to Nakthar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Nakthar is about 25 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 Nakthar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nakthar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Nakthar

Where is Nakthar located?

Nakthar village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakthar?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakthar is Kharagwar.

What is the pincode of Nakthar?

The pincode of Nakthar is 272205.

What is the population of Nakthar?

Nakthar has a total population of 706, including 348 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Nakthar?

There are 93 households in Nakthar.

What is the literacy rate in Nakthar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakthar is 46.18%. Male literacy is 60.92% and female literacy is 31.84%.