Nakon - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Nakon is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Naudiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakon is 213732. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.37 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode.

Nakon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Nakon

As per Census 2011, Nakon village has a total population of 472 people, consisting of 243 males and 229 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population472243229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593524
Scheduled Castes (SC)864838
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271512
Literate Population296168128
Illiterate Population17675101

Nearby Villages of Nakon

Nakon 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)
Narotam PurEast1.13 km
Baghila RampurNorth1.39 km
JaimoharySouth-East1.49 km
JaimoharaWest1.71 km
MagarhthaSouth1.81 km
PiparahiaNorth-West1.82 km
TiyaraWest1.98 km
BabhangawaSouth-East2.02 km
Ahar AuraSouth-West2.12 km
BhagwantpurNorth-East2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakon

Nakon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Nakon is about 30 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 Nakon

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

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

Health Facilities in Nakon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nakon 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Nakon

Where is Nakon located?

Nakon village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakon?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakon is Naudiha.

What is the pincode of Nakon?

The pincode of Nakon is 231213.

What is the population of Nakon?

Nakon has a total population of 472, including 243 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Nakon?

There are 101 households in Nakon.

What is the literacy rate in Nakon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakon is 62.71%. Male literacy is 69.14% and female literacy is 55.90%.