Where is Nilkanth village located?
Nilkanth is in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Nilkanth Village
Nilkanth is an inhabited village in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495620, the Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 141 households and the reported area is 585.62 hectares. The local references include Pandhurna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pandhurna at about 5 km.
Nilkanth is a village in Pandhurna Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495620 and 681 people in 141 households.
Village Code495620
Population681
Households141
Area585.62 hectares
Nearest TownPandhurna
Detailed village profile
Nilkanth at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 681 people, 585.62 hectares of reported area and Pandhurna as the nearest town reference for Nilkanth, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nilkanth falls under Pandhurna Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 495620.
- The record lists 681 people living in 141 households.
- The reported village area is 585.62 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Pandhurna.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nilkanth
- Census Village Code
- 495620
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Chhindwara
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pandhurna
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03658
- CD Block
- Pandhurna
- Households
- 141
- Population
- 681
- Male Population
- 352
- Female Population
- 329
- Sex Ratio
- 934.66
- Area
- 585.62 hectares
- Area
- 5.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Pandhurna
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
116.29 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.83 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
14.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
83.7%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
35.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nilkanth in the official administrative record. Census village code 495620 and Pandhurna CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03658
- Village Census Code
- 495620
- CD Block Code
- 0248
- CD Block Name
- Pandhurna
Location and Distance
Pandhurna is the nearest town listed for Nilkanth, about 5 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 102 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pandhurna
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Chhindwara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 102 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Pandhurna
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Pandhurna
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 585.62 hectares
- Area
- 5.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 141 households, with 352 male residents and 329 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 14.83% and ST share is 83.7% for Nilkanth. Population density works out to about 116.29 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 141
- Total Population
- 681
- Male Population
- 352
- Female Population
- 329
- Sex Ratio
- 934.66
- Average Household Size
- 4.83
- SC Population
- 101
- SC Male Population
- 59
- SC Female Population
- 42
- SC Population Share
- 14.83
- ST Population
- 570
- ST Male Population
- 289
- ST Female Population
- 281
- ST Population Share
- 83.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nilkanth list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nilkanth. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nilkanth include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 156.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Nilkanth.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Nilkanth include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nilkanth is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nilkanth show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Groundnut and Jawar, net sown area is 441.2 hectares and irrigated land is 156.8 hectares (35.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Soyabean
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Groundnut
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Jawar
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 54.6 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 58.82
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 18.5 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 12.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 441.2
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 284.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 156.8
Map and Location
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Which district is Nilkanth village in?
Nilkanth village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Nilkanth village in?
Nilkanth village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Nilkanth under?
Nilkanth comes under Pandhurna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nilkanth?
The Census village code of Nilkanth is 495620.
What is the population of Nilkanth village?
The village record lists 681 people and 141 households for Nilkanth.
How many households are in Nilkanth village?
The village record lists 141 households for Nilkanth.
What is the male and female population of Nilkanth?
The record lists 352 male residents and 329 female residents for Nilkanth.
What is the sex ratio of Nilkanth village?
The sex ratio of Nilkanth is 934.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nilkanth village?
The reported geographical area of Nilkanth is 585.62 hectares.
What is the population density of Nilkanth village?
The approximate population density of Nilkanth is 116.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nilkanth?
The nearest town listed for Nilkanth is Pandhurna, about 5 km away.
How far is Nilkanth from the district headquarters?
Nilkanth is about 102 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nilkanth from the sub-district headquarters?
Nilkanth is about 5 km from Pandhurna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nilkanth?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Nilkanth.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nilkanth?
For Nilkanth, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Groundnut and Jawar, net sown area is 441.2 hectares and irrigated land is 156.8 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Nilkanth.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Nilkanth.