Nilaj is an inhabited village in Deori Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538413, the Census 2011 record lists 702 people in 153 households and the reported area is 224.27 hectares. The local references include Deori CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 90 km.
In short:
Nilaj is a village in Deori Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538413 and 702 people in 153 households.
Village Code538413
Population702
Households153
Area224.27 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya
Detailed village profile
Nilaj at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 702 people, 224.27 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Nilaj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Nilaj falls under Deori Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 538413.
The record lists 702 people living in 153 households.
The reported village area is 224.27 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
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
Nilaj
Census Village Code
538413
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Deori
Sub-district Census Code
04051
CD Block
Deori
Households
153
Population
702
Male Population
330
Female Population
372
Sex Ratio
1,127.27
Area
224.27 hectares
Area
2.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
90 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 Density313.02 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.56%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share75.93%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nilaj in the official administrative record. Census village code 538413 and Deori CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04051
Village Census Code
538413
CD Block Code
0102
CD Block Name
Deori
Location and Distance
Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Nilaj, about 90 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Deori
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
90 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
90 km
Total Geographical Area
224.27 hectares
Area
2.24 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 702 people in 153 households, with 330 male residents and 372 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 3.56% and ST share is 75.93% for Nilaj. Population density works out to about 313.02 people per sq km.
Total Households
153
Total Population
702
Male Population
330
Female Population
372
Sex Ratio
1,127.27
Average Household Size
4.59
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
13
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
3.56
ST Population
533
ST Male Population
247
ST Female Population
286
ST Population Share
75.93
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nilaj list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nilaj include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nilaj include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Nilaj include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nilaj is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nilaj show that net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 113.8 hectares (77.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
23.87 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.44
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
20.05 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.66 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
146.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
113.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
32.2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.