Naughar - Bhikiasain, Almora

Naughar is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhikiyasain and around 95 km from Almora. Gairgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naughar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naughar is 051726. The village covers a total geographical area of 13.45 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Naughar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Naughar

According to the 2011 Census, Naughar village had a total population of 44 people, including 15 males and 29 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 67.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Naughar

Naughar 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Naughar

Naughar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Naughar is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Naughar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naughar

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

Health Facilities in Naughar

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

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