Narkoria - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Narkoria is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Shehunha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narkoria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkoria is 213812. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.38 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Narkoria 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 Narkoria

As per Census 2011, Narkoria village has a total population of 639 people, consisting of 333 males and 306 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 364 literate and 275 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population639333306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156154
Literate Population364221143
Illiterate Population275112163

Nearby Villages of Narkoria

Narkoria 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)
ChateriNorth-East1.14 km
VirathiSouth-East1.22 km
PurnahiEast1.32 km
ShonariNorth1.61 km
KushmhaNorth-West1.74 km
Sidhi KalnaSouth-West1.77 km
ShehunhaNorth-East1.81 km
HardarEast2.03 km
RashwalEast2.07 km
BachhudhaNorth2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narkoria

Narkoria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Narkoria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Narkoria is about 16 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 Narkoria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narkoria

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

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

FAQs about Narkoria

Where is Narkoria located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Narkoria?

The Gram Panchayat of Narkoria is Shehunha.

What is the pincode of Narkoria?

The pincode of Narkoria is 231216.

What is the population of Narkoria?

Narkoria has a total population of 639, including 333 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Narkoria?

There are 92 households in Narkoria.

What is the literacy rate in Narkoria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narkoria is 56.96%. Male literacy is 66.37% and female literacy is 46.73%.