Nawagarh - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Nawagarh is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 13 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Nawagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagarh is 043979. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.53 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Nawagarh 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 Nawagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagarh village had a total population of 490 people, including 246 males and 244 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 90.29% and female literacy at 63.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawagarh

Nawagarh 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 Nawagarh

Public transport in the Nawagarh 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 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Nawagarh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Nawagarh is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawagarh

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

Health Facilities in Nawagarh

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

FAQs about Nawagarh