Naugachia
Naugachia
नवगछिया | |
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Coordinates: 25°24′N 87°06′E / 25.4°N 87.1°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Bihar |
Region | Anga |
District | Bhagalpur |
Named for | Yellow Maize, Banana, Garuda(wildlife animal) |
Government | |
• Type | Nagar Parishad |
• Body | Naugachia 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 | Angika[1], Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 853204 |
Telephone code | 06421 |
Vehicle registration | BR10 |
Naugachia is a town in Anga region[2] of India. It is a block and a division of the Bhagalpur district and also a police district[3].
Demographics
India census, Naugachia had a population of 49,069. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Naugachia has an 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.
Transport
'Naugachia railway station' (station code: NNA) is on the Barauni–Katihar section of the Sonpur railway division and serves the town of Naugachia in the Indian state of Bihar.
'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. It runs from Barari Ghat on the Bhagalpur side on the south bank of the Ganges to Naugachia on the north bank.
'Baba Bishu Raut' bridge built over Kosi river at Naugachia in Bhagalpur district to the people. The 1.84 km long Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridge built at a cost of Rs 368 crore in Naugachia will help connect Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura districts directly with Bhagalpur, Purnia and Katihar districts.
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)
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)
Education
Colleges:
M.A.M. College, Naugachia
G.B. College, Naugachia
BLS Commerce College, Naugachia
Arjuna College of Education, Naugachia (B.Ed College)
Schools:
+2 Inter High School, Naugachia
Rungta Girls High School, Naugachia
High School, Dimaha, Gopalpur
High School, Saidpur, Gopalpur
Girls High School, Saidpur, Gopalpur
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
- ^ "नारायणपुर पहुंची लोकगायिका देवी ने कहा:अब अंगिका भाषा में=www.naugachia.com". 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Demand of Naugachia District=www.timesofindia.com". 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.