Nilaj - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Nilaj is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 88 km from Gondiya. Mahalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilaj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilaj is 538298. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.01 hectares and falls under the 441701 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilaj

As per Census 2011, Nilaj village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 377 males and 384 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nilaj are given below:

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 Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Nilaj is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Nilaj is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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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