Nilok - Bonth, Bhadrak

Nilok is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Bant and around 28 km from Bhadrak. Nilak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilok village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilok is 394407. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nilok

According to the 2011 Census, Nilok village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 550 males and 569 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.97%, with male literacy at 91.65% and female literacy at 82.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilok

Nilok 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 Nilok

Nilok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Nilok is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Nilok 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 Nilok

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

Health Facilities in Nilok

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

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