Nilwani - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Nilwani is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 149 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sambrani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilwani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilwani is 602823. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.22 hectares and falls under the 581329 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Nilwani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haliyal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilwani

According to the 2011 Census, Nilwani village had a total population of 289 people, including 155 males and 134 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.73%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 62.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilwani

Nilwani 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 Nilwani

Nilwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Nilwani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nilwani is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilwani

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

Health Facilities in Nilwani

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

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