Naugarh - Ranikhet, Almora
Naugarh is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Naughar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naugarh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Naugarh is 052466. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.39 hectares and falls under the 263663 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Naugarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Naugarh
According to the 2011 Census, Naugarh village had a total population of 178 people, including 86 males and 92 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 98.53% and female literacy at 67.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 178 | 86 | 92 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 123 | 67 | 56 |
| Illiterate Population | 55 | 19 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Naugarh
Naugarh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Naugarh
Naugarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Naugarh is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Naugarh is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Naugarh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Naugarh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Naugarh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Naugarh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Naugarh
Where is Naugarh located?
Naugarh village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Naugarh?
The Gram Panchayat of Naugarh is Naughar.
What is the pincode of Naugarh?
The pincode of Naugarh is 263663.
What is the population of Naugarh?
Naugarh had a total population of 178, including 86 males and 92 females.
How many households are there in Naugarh?
Naugarh had 39 households.
What is the literacy rate in Naugarh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naugarh was 81.46%. Male literacy was 98.53% and female literacy was 67.47%.