Nilgavhan

Nilgavhan is a village located in Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Malegaon (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Nashik. As per 2009 stats, Nilgawhan is the gram panchayat of Nilgavhan village.

Here you can discover what makes Nilgavhan unique in its vibrant Malegaon-Nashik region. You’ll see Nilgavhan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nilgavhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nilgavhan is 550221. The village spans a total geographical area of 521 hectares. Malegaon is nearest town to Nilgavhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nilgavhan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Malegaon outer Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhule Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nilgavhan

Population of Nilgavhan

According to the 2011 Census, Nilgavhan has a total population of about 1,891, with approximately 991 males and 900 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 319 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 231 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 737. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.07%, with male literacy at about 66.50% and female literacy near 53.00%. There are around 347 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nilgavhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nilgavhan

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

Nearby Villages of Nilgavhan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilgavhan