Nilghun - Mangaon, Raigad

Nilghun is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Mangaon and around 77 km from Alibag. Degaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilghun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilghun is 554654. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 402104 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Nilghun

According to the 2011 Census, Nilghun village had a total population of 721 people, including 350 males and 371 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.35%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 56.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilghun

Nilghun 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 Nilghun

Nilghun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Nilghun is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Nilghun is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilghun

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

Health Facilities in Nilghun

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

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