Niljai - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Niljai is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Sakhara Kd) serves as the Village Panchayat for Niljai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niljai is 543480. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.46 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Niljai

According to the 2011 Census, Niljai village had a total population of 344 people, including 167 males and 177 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.76%, with male literacy at 92.96% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Niljai

Niljai 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 Niljai

Niljai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Niljai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Niljai is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niljai

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

Health Facilities in Niljai

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

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