Naurtuwala - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Naurtuwala is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naurtuwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naurtuwala is 045310. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.25 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Doiwala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Naurtuwala 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 Doiwala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Naurtuwala

According to the 2011 Census, Naurtuwala village had a total population of 156 people, including 78 males and 78 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.77%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 73.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 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 Naurtuwala

Naurtuwala 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 Naurtuwala

Naurtuwala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Doiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doiwala to Naurtuwala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Naurtuwala is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naurtuwala

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

Health Facilities in Naurtuwala

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

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