Where is Nilaj village located?
Nilaj is in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nilaj Village
Nilaj is an inhabited village in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537765, the Census 2011 record lists 2,160 people in 475 households and the reported area is 528.48 hectares. The local references include Gondiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 13 km.
Village Code537765
Population2,160
Households475
Area528.48 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nilaj
- Census Village Code
- 537765
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Gondiya
- District Census Code
- 507
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gondiya
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04046
- CD Block
- Gondiya
- Households
- 475
- Population
- 2,160
- Male Population
- 1,054
- Female Population
- 1,106
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.34
- Area
- 528.48 hectares
- Area
- 5.28 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gondiya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 13 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nilaj at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,160 people, 528.48 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 Gondiya Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 537765.
- The record lists 2,160 people living in 475 households.
- The reported village area is 528.48 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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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density408.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.5%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share24.81%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share19%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 537765 and Gondiya CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 507
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04046
- Village Census Code
- 537765
- CD Block Code
- 0097
- CD Block Name
- Gondiya
Location and Distance
Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Nilaj, about 13 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gondiya
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13 km
- District Headquarter
- Gondiya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 13 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gondiya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 13 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Maharashtra
- Nearest Town
- Gondiya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 13 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 528.48 hectares
- Area
- 5.28 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,160 people in 475 households, with 1,054 male residents and 1,106 female residents. The average household size is 4.55, and SC share is 22.5% and ST share is 24.81% for Nilaj. Population density works out to about 408.72 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 475
- Total Population
- 2,160
- Male Population
- 1,054
- Female Population
- 1,106
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.34
- Average Household Size
- 4.55
- SC Population
- 486
- SC Male Population
- 238
- SC Female Population
- 248
- SC Population Share
- 22.5
- ST Population
- 536
- ST Male Population
- 254
- ST Female Population
- 282
- ST Population Share
- 24.81
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nilaj list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nilaj. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer 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.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.75 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
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.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- 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 self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- 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 353 hectares and irrigated land is 67 hectares (19% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 28.8 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 28.47
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 36.36 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 68.26 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 9.24 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 353.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 286 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 67.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 250 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 34 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Nilaj village in?
Nilaj village is in Gondiya district.
Which state is Nilaj village in?
Nilaj village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Nilaj under?
Nilaj comes under Gondiya Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nilaj?
The Census village code of Nilaj is 537765.
What is the population of Nilaj village?
The village record lists 2,160 people and 475 households for Nilaj.
How many households are in Nilaj village?
The village record lists 475 households for Nilaj.
What is the male and female population of Nilaj?
The record lists 1,054 male residents and 1,106 female residents for Nilaj.
What is the sex ratio of Nilaj village?
The sex ratio of Nilaj is 1,049.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nilaj village?
The reported geographical area of Nilaj is 528.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Nilaj village?
The approximate population density of Nilaj is 408.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nilaj?
The nearest town listed for Nilaj is Gondiya, about 13 km away.
How far is Nilaj from the district headquarters?
Nilaj is about 13 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nilaj from the sub-district headquarters?
Nilaj is about 13 km from Gondiya, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nilaj?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Nilaj.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nilaj?
For Nilaj, net sown area is 353 hectares and irrigated land is 67 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Nilaj.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Nilaj.