Nilaji - Miraj, Sangli

Nilaji is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Nilzi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilaji is 568746. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.12 hectares and falls under the 416415 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Nilaji

As per Census 2011, Nilaji village has a total population of 729 people, consisting of 380 males and 349 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilaji

Nilaji 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 Nilaji

Public transport in the Nilaji is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vishrambag, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Nilaji is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Nilaji is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilaji

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

Health Facilities in Nilaji

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

FAQs about Nilaji