Where is Nikhop village located?
Nikhop is in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nikhop Village
Nikhop is an inhabited village in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553521, the Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 52 households and the reported area is 111.88 hectares. The local references include Karjat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karjat at about 22 km.
Village Code553521
Population274
Households52
Area111.88 hectares
Nearest TownKarjat
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nikhop
- Census Village Code
- 553521
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Raigarh
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karjat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04174
- CD Block
- Karjat
- Households
- 52
- Population
- 274
- Male Population
- 138
- Female Population
- 136
- Sex Ratio
- 985.51
- Area
- 111.88 hectares
- Area
- 1.12 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karjat
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nikhop at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 274 people, 111.88 hectares of reported area and Karjat as the nearest town reference for Nikhop, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nikhop falls under Karjat Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 553521.
- The record lists 274 people living in 52 households.
- The reported village area is 111.88 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karjat.
- 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 Density244.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nikhop in the official administrative record. Census village code 553521 and Karjat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04174
- Village Census Code
- 553521
- CD Block Code
- 0225
- CD Block Name
- Karjat
Location and Distance
Karjat is the nearest town listed for Nikhop, about 22 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 94 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karjat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 24 km
- District Headquarter
- Alibag
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 94 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karjat
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Karjat
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 111.88 hectares
- Area
- 1.12 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 52 households, with 138 male residents and 136 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 1.46% and ST share is 0% for Nikhop. Population density works out to about 244.91 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 52
- Total Population
- 274
- Male Population
- 138
- Female Population
- 136
- Sex Ratio
- 985.51
- Average Household Size
- 5.27
- SC Population
- 4
- SC Male Population
- 3
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 1.46
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nikhop 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nikhop include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 34 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nikhop include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- 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 Nikhop include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nikhop 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nikhop show that net sown area is 32.6 hectares and irrigated land is 18.59 hectares (57% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 4.25 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.43
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 18.54 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 20.06 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 32.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 14.01 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 18.59
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 14.01 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 Nikhop village in?
Nikhop village is in Raigarh district.
Which state is Nikhop village in?
Nikhop village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Nikhop under?
Nikhop comes under Karjat Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nikhop?
The Census village code of Nikhop is 553521.
What is the population of Nikhop village?
The village record lists 274 people and 52 households for Nikhop.
How many households are in Nikhop village?
The village record lists 52 households for Nikhop.
What is the male and female population of Nikhop?
The record lists 138 male residents and 136 female residents for Nikhop.
What is the sex ratio of Nikhop village?
The sex ratio of Nikhop is 985.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nikhop village?
The reported geographical area of Nikhop is 111.88 hectares.
What is the population density of Nikhop village?
The approximate population density of Nikhop is 244.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nikhop?
The nearest town listed for Nikhop is Karjat, about 22 km away.
How far is Nikhop from the district headquarters?
Nikhop is about 94 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nikhop from the sub-district headquarters?
Nikhop is about 24 km from Karjat, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nikhop?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Nikhop.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nikhop?
For Nikhop, net sown area is 32.6 hectares and irrigated land is 18.59 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Nikhop.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Nikhop.