Nakulia - Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar
Nakulia is a village situated in the Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitarganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Nakuliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakulia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakulia is 056107. The village covers a total geographical area of 740.4 hectares and falls under the 262405 pincode. Sitarganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Nakulia 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 Nakulia
As per Census 2011, Nakulia village has a total population of 3,819 people, consisting of 1,936 males and 1,883 females. The village has 603 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 557 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,984 literate and 1,835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,802 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nakulia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,819 | 1,936 | 1,883 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 557 | 298 | 259 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 89 | 43 | 46 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,802 | 900 | 902 |
| Literate Population | 1,984 | 1,138 | 846 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,835 | 798 | 1,037 |
Nearby Villages of Nakulia
Nakulia 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 Nakulia
Public transport in the Nakulia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitarganj to Nakulia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Nakulia is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nakulia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nakulia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Nakulia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nakulia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Nakulia
Where is Nakulia located?
Nakulia village is located in Sitarganj Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nakulia?
The Gram Panchayat of Nakulia is Nakuliya.
What is the pincode of Nakulia?
The pincode of Nakulia is 262405.
What is the population of Nakulia?
Nakulia has a total population of 3,819, including 1,936 males and 1,883 females.
How many households are there in Nakulia?
There are 603 households in Nakulia.
What is the literacy rate in Nakulia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakulia is 51.95%. Male literacy is 58.78% and female literacy is 44.93%.