Naugachia
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Naugachia नौगछिया |
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 Naugachia
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| Coordinates: 25°24′N 87°06′E / 25.4°N 87.1°ECoordinates: 25°24′N 87°06′E / 25.4°N 87.1°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Bihar |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,02,475 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 853204 |
| Telephone code | 06421 |
| Website | http://www.naugachia.com/ |
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.
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 one by the river Koshi. It is famous for yellow maize. It is also known as Kelanchal of Bihar ( producer of banana ). Due to construction of the Ring dam, flood is no longer a problem for Naugachia. Naugachia is the heart of Bhagalpur, because Vikaramshila Bridge starts from Naugachia on Ganga River.
As of 2011[update] India census, Naugachia had a population of 3,02,475. 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.
Naugachia Nagar Panchayat is the governing body in the town popularly known as NAC (Notified Area Committee).
The Naugachia railway station, on the Barauni-Katihar section, is managed by the East Central Railway. The railway station code is NNA. The nearest airport is the 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.National Highway-31 is also nearby.
It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution under Indian Trust Act, Recognised by Govt. of Delhi
Under Indian Trust Act, Recognised by Govt. of Delhi
- Simra & sripur is the best village of naugachia. 1.5 km away from railway station, simra has their own middle school, primary school,well-built roads .many temples like kali mandir, shiv mandir, Brahma sthan and a big tree of people which describe the incredibility of simra east. ■ Kadwa Diyara / कदवा दियारा (This place is about 8.0 kilometres far from Naugachia Railway Station and has good connectivity of roads. This is very famous for the endanger species of giant "Garuda / गरुड़" bird which is only found in its nearby regions; Baba Vishuraut Kosi River Bridge is also popular spot for the local people.)
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