Nilganje

Nilganje is a village located in Barrackpur Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.2km away from sub-district headquarter Madhabpur (tehsildar office) and 9km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Sewli is the gram panchayat of Nilganje village.

Here you can discover what makes Nilganje unique in its vibrant Barrackpur Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Nilganje’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 Nilganje

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nilganje is 323121. The village spans a total geographical area of 93.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700121. Barrackpur is nearest town to Nilganje village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nilganje 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 Bijpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nilganje

Population of Nilganje

According to the 2011 Census, Nilganje has a total population of about 2,662, with approximately 1,381 males and 1,281 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 225 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 478 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 88. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.97%, with male literacy at about 80.52% and female literacy near 73.15%. There are around 666 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nilganje's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nilganje

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

Nearby Villages of Nilganje

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilganje