Naugaon - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Naugaon is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Naugaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naugaon is 051866. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.46 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Naugaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Naugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Naugaon village had a total population of 120 people, including 51 males and 69 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,353 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.48%, with male literacy at 86.96% and female literacy at 57.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Naugaon

Naugaon 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 Naugaon

Naugaon 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 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Naugaon is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Naugaon is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naugaon

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

Health Facilities in Naugaon

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

FAQs about Naugaon