Nilahari

Nilahari is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41.2km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Nilahari village.

Here you can discover what makes Nilahari unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Nilahari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nilahari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nilahari is 310727. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Nilahari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nilahari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nilahari

Population of Nilahari

According to the 2011 Census, Nilahari has a total population of about 477, with approximately 245 males and 232 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 42 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 76. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.15%, with male literacy at about 81.22% and female literacy near 72.84%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nilahari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nilahari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nilahari. As per the 2011 stats, Nilahari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nilahari

Knowing the nearby villages of Nilahari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nilahari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilahari