Nakot - Madannegi, Tehri Garhwal

Nakot is a village situated in the Madannegi tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Pratapnagar and around 90 km from New Tehri. Nakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakot is 043522. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.22 hectares and falls under the 249127 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Nakot

According to the 2011 Census, Nakot village had a total population of 227 people, including 103 males and 124 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,204 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.27%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 60.53%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakot

Nakot 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 Nakot

Nakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Nakot is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Nakot is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakot

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

Health Facilities in Nakot

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

FAQs about Nakot