Nihal

Nihal is a village located in Bilaspur Sadar tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 1km away from Bilaspur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Nihal village. As per 2009 stats, Bamta is the gram panchayat of Nihal village.

Here you can discover what makes Nihal unique in its vibrant Bilaspur Sadar-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Nihal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nihal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nihal is 019759. The village spans a total geographical area of 103 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174001. Bilaspur is nearest town to Nihal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Nihal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nihal

Population of Nihal

According to the 2011 Census, Nihal has a total population of about 671, with approximately 341 males and 330 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 149 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 51. The overall literacy rate is approximately 84.05%, with male literacy at about 86.51% and female literacy near 81.52%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nihal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nihal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nihal. As per the 2011 stats, Nihal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nihal

Knowing the nearby villages of Nihal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nihal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nihal