Nilawaya - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Nilawaya is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Phulgatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilawaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilawaya is 451341. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.04 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Nilawaya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilawaya

According to the 2011 Census, Nilawaya village had a total population of 120 people, including 59 males and 61 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.80%, with male literacy at 5.88% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nilawaya

Nilawaya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Nilawaya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nilawaya. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Nilawaya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Nilawaya is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilawaya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nilawaya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Nilawaya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nilawaya village are given below:

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