Nilaj - Karmala, Solapur

Nilaj is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Potharenilaj serves as the Village Panchayat for Nilaj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilaj is 561823. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.99 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nilaj

According to the 2011 Census, Nilaj village had a total population of 647 people, including 336 males and 311 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.79%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 64.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilaj

Nilaj 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 Nilaj

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nilaj. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Nilaj is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Nilaj is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilaj

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

Health Facilities in Nilaj

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

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