Nilan
About Nilan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Nilan village is 019529. Nilan village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 182.84 hectares. Nilan has a total population of 531 peoples, out of which male population is 273 while female population is 258. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of nilan village is 62.90% out of which 73.99% males and 51.16% females are literate. There are about 98 houses in nilan village. Pincode of nilan village locality is 174015.
When it comes to administration, Nilan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Nilan village comes under Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Anandpur Sahib is nearest town to nilan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Nilan
The population details of Nilan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 531 | 273 | 258 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 227 | 124 | 103 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 302 | 147 | 155 |
| Literate Population | 334 | 202 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 197 | 71 | 126 |
Connectivity of Nilan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nilan
Where is Nilan located?
Nilan village is situated in Naina Devi Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nilan?
The Gram Panchayat of Nilan is Toba Sangwana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Nilan?
The pincode of Nilan is 174015, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Nilan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nilan is 531, with 273 males and 258 females.
How many households are there in Nilan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nilan village has a total of 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nilan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nilan is 62.90%. The male literacy rate is 73.99%, while the female literacy rate is 51.16%.