Nagachula - Machhor, Almora

Nagachula is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 81 km from Sult and around 117 km from Almora. Nag Chula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagachula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagachula is 052240. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.9 hectares and falls under the 263646 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Nagachula 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 Nagachula

According to the 2011 Census, Nagachula village had a total population of 165 people, including 74 males and 91 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,230 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 57.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagachula

Nagachula 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 Nagachula

Nagachula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Nagachula is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Nagachula is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagachula

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

Health Facilities in Nagachula

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

FAQs about Nagachula