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{{About|This page is about Naugachhia town in Bhagalpur district in Bihar|Community Development Block in Bhagalpur district,Bihar|[[Naugachhia (community development block)|Naugachhia Block]]}}{{Infobox settlement |
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| name = Naugachhia |
| name = Naugachhia |
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| native_name = नवगछिया |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar, India |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maithilmanch.in/history/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%AD%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE/|title= वृहद विष्णु पुराण के अनुसार नवगछिया मिथिला क्षेत्र में आता है|publisher=www.maithilmanch.in|accessdate=12 October 2023}}</ref> |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Anga]]<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ApCKDwAAQBAJ&dq=anga+bihar++territory&pg=PT164|title=language and dialect based place name|date=March 2019 |publisher=Anu Kapur|isbn=978-0-429-61421-7 |accessdate=12 October 2023}}</ref> |
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| government_type = [[Nagar parishad|Nagar Parishad]] |
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| governing_body = Naugachhia Nagar Parishad |
| governing_body = Naugachhia Nagar Parishad |
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| area_total_km2 = 113 |
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| elevation_m = 25 |
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| population_total = 49,069 |
| population_total = 49,069 |
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| population_as_of = 2011 |
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| population_density_km2 = 1370 |
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| demographics_type1 = Languages |
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| demographics1_title1 = Regional language |
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| demographics1_info1 =[[Maithili language|Maithili]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mknewsindia.in/maithili-department-of-tilkamanjhi-bhagalpur-university-organized-a-one-day-seminar/|title=नवगछिया की मातृभाषा मैथिली के लिए सेमिनार का आयोजन" www.mknewsindia.in |access-date= 5 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naugachia.com/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%9B%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%82-%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4-%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%82/|title= मिथिला के नवगछिया की भाषा मैथिली में गायिका देवी का एल्बम लोकार्पण|publisher=www.naugachia.com|accessdate=2018-10-07}}</ref> |
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Angika language|Angika]]<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WBEHEAAAQBAJ&dq=angika+language+socio&pg=PA327|title=Angika Language of Naugachhia and the Angikan Identity|isbn=978-1-000-21796-4 |access-date= 5 September 2023 |last1=Prakash |first1=Om |last2=Kumar |first2=Rajesh |date=2 November 2020 |publisher=Routledge }}</ref> |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 |
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] |
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| postal_code = 853204 |
| postal_code = 853204 |
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| area_code = 06421 |
| area_code = 06421 |
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| registration_plate = BR10 |
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⚫ | }}'''Naugachhia''' is a town in the Bhagalpur district of [[Bihar]], situated within the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]] region of [[India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Population finder {{!}} Government of India |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/population-finder |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref><ref name="Jha19972">{{cite book |author=Jha, M. |title=Anthropology of Ancient Hindu Kingdoms: A Study in Civilizational Perspective |publisher=M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd |year=1997 |isbn=9788175330344 |location=New Delhi |pages=27–42 |chapter=Hindu Kingdoms at contextual level |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A0i94Z5C8HMC&pg=PA27}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Jha |first=Pankaj Kumar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O49ZDwAAQBAJ&pg=RA1-PR20 |title=Sushasan Ke Aaine Mein Naya Bihar |date=2010 |publisher=Prabhat Prakashan |isbn=9789380186283 |location=Bihar (India)}}</ref> In the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census of India]], its population was recorded as 49,069. Naugachhia has an average literacy rate of 62%, lower than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 55%. 18% of the population is under 9 years of age.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts in Bihar|District]] |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Bhagalpur district|Bhagalpur]] |
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| subdivision_type4 = [[Block (district subdivision)|Block]] |
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| subdivision_name4 = [[Naugachhia Block|Naugachhia]] |
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| subdivision_type5 = [[Subdivision (India)|Subdivision ]] |
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| subdivision_name5 = [[Naugachhia subdivision]] |
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⚫ | '''Naugachhia''' is a town in the |
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Naugachhia may meet the criteria to be a separate district from Bhagalpur. In 2018, a rally was held supporting creating a new [[List of districts in India|district]] for the town.<ref>{{cite |
Naugachhia may meet the criteria to be a separate district from Bhagalpur. In 2018, a rally was held supporting creating a new [[List of districts in India|district]] for the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.m.timesofindia.com/city/patna/rjd-holds-rally-seeks-district-status-for-naugachia/amp_articleshow/63290900.cms|title=Demand of Naugachhia District=www.timesofindia.com|accessdate=2018-03-14}}</ref> |
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==Transport== |
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== Religion and language == |
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The town is connected via rail through the [[Naugachia railway station|Naugachhia railway station]] which is on the Barauni–Katihar section of the Sonpur railway division. |
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=== Religion === |
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{{bar box|title=Religion in Naugachhia city (2011)<ref name="religion"/>|titlebar=#Fcd116|left1=Religion|right1=Percent|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|79.32}} |
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{{bar percent|[[Bihari Muslims|Islam]]|green|20.56}} |
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{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Bihar|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|0.05}} |
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{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.07}}}} |
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[[Vikramshila Setu]] is [[List of longest bridges above water in India|6th longest bridge over water in India]]. The 4.7 km long two lane bridge serves as a link between NH 33 and NH 31 running on the opposite sides of the [[Ganges]], connecting Bhagalpur side on the south bank of the Ganges to Naugachhia on the north bank. |
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According to the 2011 census of India, Naugachhia's major religion is [[Hinduism]] with79.32% followers. [[Islam]] is the second major religion in Naugachhia town with approximately 20.56% following it. [[Christianity]], [[Jainism]], [[Sikhism]] with smaller followings, are also practised Naugachhia. During the last census report, around 0.12% stated other religions.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Bihar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11366/download/14479/DDW10C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> |
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=== Language === |
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The regional and primary language spoken in Naugachhia is [[Angika]] . [[Hindi]] is the official and the secondary language in the area followed by [[Urdu]].<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Language by mother tongue in BIhar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10196/download/13308/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1000.XLSX |journal=[[Census of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Masica |first=Colin P. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J3RSHWePhXwC&pg=PA12 |title=The Indo-Aryan Languages |date=1993-09-09 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-0-521-29944-2 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 04:58, 8 March 2024
Naugachhia
नवगछिया | |
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Coordinates: 25°24′N 87°06′E / 25.4°N 87.1°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Bihar |
Region | Mithila[1] |
Government | |
• Type | Nagar Parishad |
• Body | Naugachhia Nagar Parishad |
Area | |
• Total | 113 km2 (44 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 49,069 |
• Density | 1,370/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Regional language | Maithili[2][3] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 853204 |
Telephone code | 06421 |
Vehicle registration | BR10 |
Naugachhia is a town in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, situated within the Mithila region of India.[4][5][6] In the 2011 census of India, its population was recorded as 49,069. Naugachhia has an average literacy rate of 62%, lower than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 55%. 18% of the population is under 9 years of age.[4]
Naugachhia may meet the criteria to be a separate district from Bhagalpur. In 2018, a rally was held supporting creating a new district for the town.[7]
Transport
The town is connected via rail through the Naugachhia railway station which is on the Barauni–Katihar section of the Sonpur railway division.
Vikramshila Setu is 6th longest bridge over water in India. The 4.7 km long two lane bridge serves as a link between NH 33 and NH 31 running on the opposite sides of the Ganges, connecting Bhagalpur side on the south bank of the Ganges to Naugachhia on the north bank.
References
- ^ "वृहद विष्णु पुराण के अनुसार नवगछिया मिथिला क्षेत्र में आता है". www.maithilmanch.in. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "नवगछिया की मातृभाषा मैथिली के लिए सेमिनार का आयोजन" www.mknewsindia.in". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "मिथिला के नवगछिया की भाषा मैथिली में गायिका देवी का एल्बम लोकार्पण". www.naugachia.com. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Population finder | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Jha, M. (1997). "Hindu Kingdoms at contextual level". Anthropology of Ancient Hindu Kingdoms: A Study in Civilizational Perspective. New Delhi: M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. pp. 27–42. ISBN 9788175330344.
- ^ Jha, Pankaj Kumar (2010). Sushasan Ke Aaine Mein Naya Bihar. Bihar (India): Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 9789380186283.
- ^ "Demand of Naugachhia District=www.timesofindia.com". Retrieved 14 March 2018.