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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Naugachia | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
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| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[Town]] | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|25.4|N|87.1|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | subdivision_name3 = [[Bhagalpur district|Bhagalpur]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of regions of India|Region]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Anga]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = [[Nagar parishad|Nagar Parishad]] | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Naugachia Nagar Parishad | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 25 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 49,069 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
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| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Angika language|Angika]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Maithili language|Maithili]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 853204 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 06421 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = | ||
| website | | website = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Naugachia''' is a town and a [[notified area]] in [[Bhagalpur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Bihar]]. It is a block and a division of the Bhagalpur district | '''Naugachia''' is a town and a [[notified area]] in [[Bhagalpur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Bihar]]. It is a block and a division of the Bhagalpur district and also a police district. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Naugachia is located at 25°24′N 87°06′E . It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet). It is bordered on one side by the [[Ganges|river Ganges]] and | Naugachia is located at 25°24′N 87°06′E . It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet). It is bordered on one side by the [[Ganges|river Ganges]] and other by the [[Koshi River|river Koshi]]. It is famous for yellow maize. It is also known as Kelanchal of Bihar (producer of bananas). Earlier, there used to be lot of problems regarding floods but after the construction of the ring dam on two of its borders, flood is no longer a problem to Naugachia. Naugachia is the heart of Bhagalpur because lots of business activities take place here and Vikaramshila Bridge is the only bridge that connects Bhagalpur to NH 31 via Naugachia because there is no railway line. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999| | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Naugachia had a population of 49,069. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Naugachia has an<ref>https://www.facebook.com/kautilyadutt?ref=hl&success=1 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> average literacy rate of 62%, lower than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 55%. In Naugachia, 18% of the population is under 9 years of age. | ||
==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
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|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Naugachia-Railway-Station-65285.htm | |url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Naugachia-Railway-Station-65285.htm | ||
|title=Naugachia Railway Station | |title=Naugachia Railway Station | ||
| | |access-date=2007-05-12 | ||
}}</ref> The nearest airport is the [[Purnia Airport|Purnia]]. Naugachia lies close the banks of [[Ganges]] river in South and Kosi river on North. [[Vikramshila Setu]], the second longest bridge across the Ganges, connects Naugachia with Barari Ghat in Bhagalpur. {{jct|NH|31|country=IND}}and {{jct|NH|333B|country=IND}} terminates here.<ref>{{cite web | }}</ref> The nearest airport is the [[Purnia Airport|Purnia]]. Naugachia lies close to the banks of [[Ganges]] river in South and Kosi river on North. [[Vikramshila Setu]], the second longest road bridge<ref>{{Cite web |title=9 Longest Bridge Over The Ganges River |url=http://www.walkthroughindia.com/walkthroughs/9-longest-bridge-ganges-river/ |access-date=2022-03-01 |language=en-US}}</ref> across the Ganges, connects Naugachia with Barari Ghat in Bhagalpur. {{jct|NH|31|country=IND}}and {{jct|NH|333B|country=IND}} terminates here.<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://rrtd.nic.in/ddjuly2k1.htm | |url=http://rrtd.nic.in/ddjuly2k1.htm | ||
|title=New Ganga Bridge a Boon | |title=New Ganga Bridge a Boon | ||
|work=Development Digest Vol.4 1–31 July 2001 No.4 | |work=Development Digest Vol.4 1–31 July 2001 No.4 | ||
|publisher=Research, Reference and Training Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India | |publisher=Research, Reference and Training Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India | ||
| | |access-date=2007-05-12 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
==Places of interest== | ==Places of interest== | ||
* | * Kadwa Diyara | ||
(This place is about 8.0 kilometres far from Naugachia Railway Station and has good connectivity of roads. This is very famous for the endangered species of the giant '''"Garuda / गरुड़"''' bird which is only found in its nearby regions; Baba Vishuraut Kosi River Bridge is also a popular spot for the local people.) | (This place is about 8.0 kilometres far from Naugachia Railway Station and has good connectivity of roads. This is very famous for the endangered species of the giant '''"Garuda / गरुड़"''' bird which is only found in its nearby regions; Baba Vishuraut Kosi River Bridge is also a popular spot for the local people.) | ||
* | * Shripur Naugachia | ||
* Durga Mandir, Tetri(3.5 km from station) | * Durga Mandir, Tetri(3.5 km from station) | ||
* Shree Krishna mandir (Janmashtami Mela) Gosaingaon Naugachia (3 km from station) | * Shree Krishna mandir (Janmashtami Mela) Gosaingaon Naugachia (3 km from station) | ||
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* M.A.M College, Gosain gaon panchayat Naugachia (1.3 km from station) | * M.A.M College, Gosain gaon panchayat Naugachia (1.3 km from station) | ||
* G.B. College, Naugachia (0.4 km from station) | * G.B. College, Naugachia (0.4 km from station) | ||
* | * Banarsi Lal Saraf Commerce College, Naugachia (Only one Commerce College in Naugachia) | ||
===Schools=== | ===Schools=== | ||
*NKHS Jhandapur Presidency | * NKHS Jhandapur Presidency School, NH-31,Naugachia | ||
*DDA Public School, Naugachia (Ms Dipti Dutta) | * DDA Public School, Naugachia (Ms Dipti Dutta) | ||
* Aadarsh Middle School and High School (आदर्श उच्च विद्यालय), Kadwa Pratapnagar | * Aadarsh Middle School and High School (आदर्श उच्च विद्यालय), Kadwa Pratapnagar | ||
* High School, Naugachia (0.6m from station) | * High School, Naugachia (0.6m from station) | ||
* Model High School Tulsipur Yamunia | * Model High School Tulsipur Yamunia | ||
* Savitri Public School, Naugachia (1.5 km from station) | * Savitri Public School, Naugachia (1.5 km from station) | ||
* Bal Bharti Vidyalaya Hindi | * Bal Bharti Vidyalaya Hindi Medium (1 km from station) | ||
* Bal Vidya Bharti Naya Tola Naugachia (0.200 km from Railway Station Naugachia) | * Bal Vidya Bharti Naya Tola Naugachia (0.200 km from Railway Station Naugachia) | ||
* | * Phoolchandra Middile School Naya Tola Naugachia (100 meter from Railway Station Naugachia) | ||
* Ramdhari Singh High School, Tetri Pakra | * Ramdhari Singh High School, Tetri Pakra | ||
* Bharti Public School, Naya Tola (Khadi Bhandar) Naugachia | * Bharti Public School, Naya Tola (Khadi Bhandar) Naugachia | ||
* High school and | * High school and Middle School, Punam Pratap Nagar Naugachia | ||
* Data Mangan Shah Majaar, Bihpur (10 km from Naugachia) | * Data Mangan Shah Majaar, Bihpur (10 km from Naugachia) | ||
* Jagatpur high school Jagatpur, and middle school Jagatpur (8 km from Naugachia) | * Jagatpur high school Jagatpur, and middle school Jagatpur (8 km from Naugachia) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Bhagalpur district}} | |||
{{Bhagalpur Division}} | {{Bhagalpur Division}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Bhagalpur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Bhagalpur district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:44, 26 April 2022
Naugachia | |
|---|---|
  Naugachia Location in Bihar, India  Naugachia Naugachia (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°24′N 87°06′E / 25.4°N 87.1°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Anga |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Parishad |
| • Body | Naugachia Nagar Parishad |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 49,069 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Angika, Hindi, Maithili |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 853204 |
| Telephone code | 06421 |
Naugachia is a town and a notified area in Bhagalpur district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a block and a division of the Bhagalpur district and also a police district.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Naugachia is located at 25°24′N 87°06′E . It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet). It is bordered on one side by the river Ganges and other by the river Koshi. It is famous for yellow maize. It is also known as Kelanchal of Bihar (producer of bananas). Earlier, there used to be lot of problems regarding floods but after the construction of the ring dam on two of its borders, flood is no longer a problem to Naugachia. Naugachia is the heart of Bhagalpur because lots of business activities take place here and Vikaramshila Bridge is the only bridge that connects Bhagalpur to NH 31 via Naugachia because there is no railway line.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Naugachia had a population of 49,069. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Naugachia has an[2] average literacy rate of 62%, lower than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 55%. In Naugachia, 18% of the population is under 9 years of age.
Administration[edit | edit source]
Naugachia Nagar Panchayat is the governing body in the town popularly known as NAC (Notified Area Committee).
Transport[edit | edit source]
The Naugachia railway station, on the Barauni-Katihar section, is managed by the East Central Railway. The railway station code is NNA.[3] The nearest airport is the Purnia. Naugachia lies close to the banks of Ganges river in South and Kosi river on North. Vikramshila Setu, the second longest road bridge[4] across the Ganges, connects Naugachia with Barari Ghat in Bhagalpur. 
NH 31and 
NH 333B terminates here.[5]
Places of interest[edit | edit source]
- Kadwa Diyara
(This place is about 8.0 kilometres far from Naugachia Railway Station and has good connectivity of roads. This is very famous for the endangered species of the giant "Garuda / गरुड़" bird which is only found in its nearby regions; Baba Vishuraut Kosi River Bridge is also a popular spot for the local people.)
- Shripur Naugachia
- Durga Mandir, Tetri(3.5 km from station)
- Shree Krishna mandir (Janmashtami Mela) Gosaingaon Naugachia (3 km from station)
- Venkateswara Temple, Nagrah (4 km north from station)
- Kali Shakti Peeth, Nagrah-Baisi (5 km north from station)
- Panchmukhi Hanuman mandir, Navada (2.7 km from station)
- Kali Mandir, Bhawanipur (1.9 km from station)
- Shiv Mandir Jagatpur ( 7 km from Naugachia Zeromile )
- Shiv Parwati Manokamna Mandir,Naya Tola ( 50 meter south from Station Naugachia )
- Chaiti Durga Mandir, Naya Tola Naugachia
- Shri Gopal Goshala (1.2 km from station)
- Durga Mandir, Bhramarpur (13 km from station)
- Babadham, Marwa (11.5 km from station)
- Shiv mandir and Hanuman mandir Jagatpur (8 km from Naugachia )
Colleges under Tilkamanjhi Bhagalpur University[edit | edit source]
- M.A.M College, Gosain gaon panchayat Naugachia (1.3 km from station)
- G.B. College, Naugachia (0.4 km from station)
- Banarsi Lal Saraf Commerce College, Naugachia (Only one Commerce College in Naugachia)
Schools[edit | edit source]
- NKHS Jhandapur Presidency School, NH-31,Naugachia
- DDA Public School, Naugachia (Ms Dipti Dutta)
- Aadarsh Middle School and High School (आदर्श उच्च विद्यालय), Kadwa Pratapnagar
- High School, Naugachia (0.6m from station)
- Model High School Tulsipur Yamunia
- Savitri Public School, Naugachia (1.5 km from station)
- Bal Bharti Vidyalaya Hindi Medium (1 km from station)
- Bal Vidya Bharti Naya Tola Naugachia (0.200 km from Railway Station Naugachia)
- Phoolchandra Middile School Naya Tola Naugachia (100 meter from Railway Station Naugachia)
- Ramdhari Singh High School, Tetri Pakra
- Bharti Public School, Naya Tola (Khadi Bhandar) Naugachia
- High school and Middle School, Punam Pratap Nagar Naugachia
- Data Mangan Shah Majaar, Bihpur (10 km from Naugachia)
- Jagatpur high school Jagatpur, and middle school Jagatpur (8 km from Naugachia)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/kautilyadutt?ref=hl&success=1 Template:User-generated source
- ↑ "Naugachia Railway Station". Retrieved 12 May 2007.
- ↑ "9 Longest Bridge Over The Ganges River". Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ↑ "New Ganga Bridge a Boon". Development Digest Vol.4 1–31 July 2001 No.4. Research, Reference and Training Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Retrieved 12 May 2007.