Naukoti

Naukoti is a town and municipal council in the fictional Veridia region, situated in the Veridian plains near the River Sury. It covers about 40 square kilometers and sits at roughly 120 meters above sea level. The population is around 42,000, with a mix of urban neighborhoods and rural settlements. Veridian and Hindi are commonly spoken, and the town has several primary schools and a college. The local government is headed by a chairperson and a council, with a town hall as the administrative center.

Naukoti began as a trading waypoint on medieval routes and grew through river and textile commerce in the early modern period. A railway branch opened in the 1930s, linking the town to larger markets and accelerating growth in agriculture and crafts.

The economy is diverse, encompassing agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Rice, millet, and vegetables are key crops; small textile workshops and pottery studios provide local employment. Naukoti also serves as a market center for surrounding villages, with weekly bazaars and a growing logistics sector.

Education and culture are active, with a central college offering arts and sciences, a polytechnic, and multiple schools. The cultural calendar centers on the Naukoti Utsav, featuring music, dance, and traditional crafts. Local cuisine highlights millet-based breads, freshwater fish, and spice blends typical of the Veridian plains.

Notable people associated with Naukoti include a fictional singer who has contributed to regional arts and a civic leader involved in local development projects.