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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Nilaj village has a total population of 647 people, consisting of 336 males and 311 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population647336311
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743836
Scheduled Castes (SC)1024854
Literate Population440262178
Illiterate Population20774133

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BorgaonEast2.50 km
KhambewadiSouth2.61 km
PothareWest2.65 km
PotegaonNorth-East2.82 km
BalewadiNorth-East3.96 km
DhaykhindiSouth-West4.00 km
DilmeshwarSouth-East4.67 km
KaranjeSouth4.84 km
WadachiwadiEast4.98 km
KamoneNorth-West5.45 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nilaj

Where is Nilaj located?

Nilaj village is located in Karmala Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nilaj?

The Gram Panchayat of Nilaj is Potharenilaj.

What is the pincode of Nilaj?

The pincode of Nilaj is 413203.

What is the population of Nilaj?

Nilaj has a total population of 647, including 336 males and 311 females.

How many households are there in Nilaj?

There are 118 households in Nilaj.

What is the literacy rate in Nilaj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nilaj is 68.01%. Male literacy is 77.98% and female literacy is 57.23%.