Naghar

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Naghar ia a small village, located in Bageshwar district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from its district headquarter and is located on the bank of the Pungar river in the Pungar Valley (or Dugpatti).

The population is about 200 and it is administered through the Kanda tehsil.

Although some villagers still farm, many have now left for places such as Haldwani, Delhi and Lucknow in order to find work.

Majority of Rajpoot (Rautela, Pathani and Kalakoti) live here. It is said to be that Rautela came from “Chhanbillori” a village near Almora. Now fifth generation of Rautela clan belong to Naghar. Some schedule cast families also live here. Now many people are educated and in good job.

Naghar is directly connected to Haldwani, Delhi via road. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam about 200 kilometer away. To reach Naghar from Delhi you can get Uttarakhand transport corporation’s Delhi- Reema Bus service from Anand Vihar ISBT. Kumaun motor owner union (KMOU) provides daily service to Reema at 5 AM from Haldwani.

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