Nihalke - Zira, Ferozepur

Nihalke is a village situated in the Zira tehsil of Ferozepur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 25 km from Zira and around 34 km from Firozpur. Nihal Ke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nihalke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihalke is 034305. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.19 hectares and falls under the 142044 pincode. Mallanwala Khass is the nearest town.

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

Population of Nihalke

As per Census 2011, Nihalke village has a total population of 442 people, consisting of 248 males and 194 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 782 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population442248194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392316
Scheduled Castes (SC)855233
Literate Population21013575
Illiterate Population232113119

Nearby Villages of Nihalke

Nihalke 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)
Game Muradewala (37/38)South1.90 km
SirhaliSouth-East2.29 km
Rode JallewalaWest2.59 km
Fatehgarh SabrahNorth-West2.90 km
Watu BhattiEast2.94 km
ButewalaSouth-West3.02 km
Gatta BadshahNorth3.06 km
DinekeNorth-East3.35 km
JhamkeSouth-East4.02 km
MalhuwaliawalaSouth-West4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nihalke

Public transport in the Nihalke is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Butewala, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Firozpur to Nihalke is about 34 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 Nihalke

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nihalke 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 Nihalke

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nihalke 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 Nihalke

Where is Nihalke located?

Nihalke village is located in Zira Tehsil, Ferozepur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nihalke?

The Gram Panchayat of Nihalke is Nihal Ke.

What is the pincode of Nihalke?

The pincode of Nihalke is 142044.

What is the population of Nihalke?

Nihalke has a total population of 442, including 248 males and 194 females.

How many households are there in Nihalke?

There are 84 households in Nihalke.

What is the literacy rate in Nihalke?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nihalke is 47.51%. Male literacy is 54.44% and female literacy is 38.66%.