Nilaj - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Nilaj is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Nilaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilaj is 540806. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.67 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Nilaj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilaj

According to the 2011 Census, Nilaj village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 801 males and 756 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 65.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilaj

Nilaj 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 Nilaj

Nilaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chicholi Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Nilaj is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Nilaj is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilaj

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

Health Facilities in Nilaj

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

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