Nawakot - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Nawakot is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 1 km from Jakhnidhar and around 43 km from New Tehri. Nawakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawakot is 043655. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.08 hectares and falls under the 249123 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Nawakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawakot

As per Census 2011, Nawakot village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 511 males and 591 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 1,156 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nawakot are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nawakot

Nawakot 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 Nawakot

Nawakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Nawakot is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Nawakot is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawakot

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

Health Facilities in Nawakot

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

FAQs about Nawakot