Nilik - Khed, Ratnagiri

Nilik is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nilik village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilik is 565085. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.19 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Nilik

As per Census 2011, Nilik village has a total population of 824 people, consisting of 406 males and 418 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 655 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilik

Nilik 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 Nilik

Nilik is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Nilik is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Nilik is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilik

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

Health Facilities in Nilik

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

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