Nilgaon - Kalameshwar, Nagpur

Nilgaon is a village situated in the Kalameshwar tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalameshwar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Nilgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilgaon is 535137. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.58 hectares and falls under the 441107 pincode. Savner is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Nilgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Savner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilgaon

As per Census 2011, Nilgaon village has a total population of 599 people, consisting of 302 males and 297 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population599302297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562729
Scheduled Castes (SC)1135954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population449247202
Illiterate Population1505595

Nearby Villages of Nilgaon

Nilgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Borgaon Bk.East1.86 km
Parsodi (rithi)South-West2.44 km
Dudhbardi (rithi)North-West2.67 km
Panjra (rithi)West2.78 km
AngewadaNorth-East3.68 km
Dhapewada Bk.South3.70 km
AdasaSouth-East3.94 km
PatakakhediEast4.43 km
PanubaliWest4.66 km
GujarkhediNorth-East4.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nilgaon

Nilgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saoner Junction, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Savner to Nilgaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Nilgaon is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nilgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nilgaon

Where is Nilgaon located?

Nilgaon village is located in Kalameshwar Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nilgaon?

Nilgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nilgaon?

The pincode of Nilgaon is 441107.

What is the population of Nilgaon?

Nilgaon has a total population of 599, including 302 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Nilgaon?

There are 134 households in Nilgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Nilgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nilgaon is 74.96%. Male literacy is 81.79% and female literacy is 68.01%.