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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
Town
Naugachia
Location in Bihar, India
Naugachia
Naugachia (India)
Coordinates: 25.4°N 87.1°E / 25.4; 87.1
Country India
StateBihar
RegionMithila
DistrictBhagalpur
Government
 • TypeNagar Parishad
 • BodyNaugachia Nagar Parishad
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total49,069
Languages
 • Regional languageMaithili
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
853204
Telephone code06421

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 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


As of 2011 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


Naugachia Nagar Panchayat is the governing body in the town popularly known as NAC (Notified Area Committee).


Transport


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


(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.)


Colleges under Tilkamanjhi Bhagalpur University



Schools



References


  1. "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.
  2. https://www.facebook.com/kautilyadutt?ref=hl&success=1 [user-generated source]
  3. "Naugachia Railway Station". Retrieved 12 May 2007.
  4. "9 Longest Bridge Over The Ganges River". Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  5. "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.


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