Nawgaon - Dhari, Nainital
Nawgaon is a village situated in the Dhari tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhari and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Anarpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawgaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawgaon is 054953. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.97 hectares and falls under the 263136 pincode. Bhimtal is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Nawgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhimtal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Nawgaon
According to the 2011 Census, Nawgaon village had a total population of 85 people, including 45 males and 40 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 94.87% and female literacy at 63.89%.
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 | 85 | 45 | 40 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 60 | 37 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 25 | 8 | 17 |
Nearby Villages of Nawgaon
Nawgaon 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 Nawgaon
Public transport in the Nawgaon is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimtal to Nawgaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Nawgaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nawgaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nawgaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Nawgaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nawgaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Nawgaon
Where is Nawgaon located?
Nawgaon village is located in Dhari Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nawgaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Nawgaon is Anarpa.
What is the pincode of Nawgaon?
The pincode of Nawgaon is 263136.
What is the population of Nawgaon?
Nawgaon had a total population of 85, including 45 males and 40 females.
How many households are there in Nawgaon?
Nawgaon had 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nawgaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawgaon was 80.00%. Male literacy was 94.87% and female literacy was 63.89%.