Nilan

Nilan is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Nilan village. As per 2009 stats, Toba Sangwana is the gram panchayat of Nilan village.

Here you can discover what makes Nilan unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Nilan’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 Nilan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nilan is 019529. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174015. Anandpur Sahib is nearest town to Nilan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nilan 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 Sri naina Deviji 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 Nilan

Population of Nilan

According to the 2011 Census, Nilan has a total population of about 531, with approximately 273 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 227 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 302. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.90%, with male literacy at about 73.99% and female literacy near 51.16%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nilan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nilan

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

Nearby Villages of Nilan

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

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