Nileli - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Nileli is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Gothos serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nileli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nileli is 566759. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.59 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nileli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nileli

According to the 2011 Census, Nileli village had a total population of 576 people, including 283 males and 293 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 84.82% and female literacy at 68.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Nileli

Nileli 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 Nileli

Nileli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Nileli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nileli is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nileli

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

Health Facilities in Nileli

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

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