Nilkanth

Nilkanth is a village located in Pandhurna tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Pandhurna (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Dhawadikhapa is the gram panchayat of Nilkanth village.

Nilkanth has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Nilkanth

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nilkanth is 495620. The village spans a total geographical area of 585.62 hectares. Pandhurna is nearest town to Nilkanth village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Nilkanth

Below is a concise population overview of Nilkanth as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 681 352 329
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 71 39 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 101 59 42
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 570 289 281
Literate Population 410 243 167
Illiterate Population 271 109 162

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Nilkanth village:

  • The total population of Nilkanth village is around 681, including approximately 352 males and 329 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 71 children aged 0–6 years in Nilkanth village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Nilkanth village has 101 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 570 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Nilkanth village is about 60.21%, with male literacy at 69.03% and female literacy at 50.76%.
  • There are around 141 households in Nilkanth village.

Connectivity of Nilkanth

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Nilkanth

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

Dudha Rajora Khurd Junapani Dawami No 2 Nandpur Pardi Dhawadi Khapa Mordongri Dadhimeta Malegaon Khairipaika Karvhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilkanth

Where is Nilkanth located?
Nilkanth village is situated in Pandhurna Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nilkanth?
The Gram Panchayat of Nilkanth is Dhawadikhapa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Nilkanth as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nilkanth is 681, with 352 males and 329 females.
How many households are there in Nilkanth as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nilkanth village has a total of 141 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nilkanth as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nilkanth is 60.21%. The male literacy rate is 69.03%, while the female literacy rate is 50.76%.