Nilod - Bhupalsagar, Chittorgarh

Nilod is a village situated in the Bhupalsagar tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 33 km from Kapasan and around 74 km from Chittaurgarh. Nilodh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilod is 101020. The village covers a total geographical area of 1057.87 hectares and falls under the 312205 pincode. Fatehnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Nilod

According to the 2011 Census, Nilod village had a total population of 2,293 people, including 1,135 males and 1,158 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.85%, with male literacy at 72.45% and female literacy at 39.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilod

Nilod 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 Nilod

Nilod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Fatehnagar, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehnagar to Nilod is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Nilod is about 74 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 Nilod

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

Health Facilities in Nilod

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

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