Zilpa - Katol, Nagpur

Zilpa is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Zilpa village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zilpa is 534923. The village covers a total geographical area of 1276.78 hectares and falls under the 441302 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Zilpa

According to the 2011 Census, Zilpa village had a total population of 2,038 people, including 1,057 males and 981 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.45%, with male literacy at 88.74% and female literacy at 77.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Zilpa

Zilpa 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 Zilpa

Zilpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Metpanjra, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Zilpa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Zilpa is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zilpa

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

Health Facilities in Zilpa

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

FAQs about Zilpa