Nakaha - Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar
Nakaha is a village situated in the Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitarganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Nakaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakaha is 056136. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.81 hectares and falls under the 262405 pincode. Sitarganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Nakaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Nakaha
As per Census 2011, Nakaha village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,232 males and 1,126 females. The village has 382 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,293 literate and 1,065 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nakaha are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,358 | 1,232 | 1,126 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 350 | 177 | 173 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 186 | 101 | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,293 | 771 | 522 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,065 | 461 | 604 |
Nearby Villages of Nakaha
Nakaha 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 Nakaha
Nakaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitarganj to Nakaha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Nakaha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nakaha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nakaha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Nakaha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nakaha 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Nakaha
Where is Nakaha located?
Nakaha village is located in Sitarganj Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nakaha?
Nakaha is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Nakaha?
The pincode of Nakaha is 262405.
What is the population of Nakaha?
Nakaha has a total population of 2,358, including 1,232 males and 1,126 females.
How many households are there in Nakaha?
There are 382 households in Nakaha.
What is the literacy rate in Nakaha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakaha is 54.83%. Male literacy is 62.58% and female literacy is 46.36%.