Nilkunthya Village Overview
Nilkunthya is a village in Nanda Kumar tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nanda Kumar is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Nilkunthya village. As per available records (2009), Byabattarhatpaschim is the Gram Panchayat for Nilkunthya village.
The sections below provide essential information about Nilkunthya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilkunthya is 344686. The village covers a geographical area of 53.05 hectares and has a pincode of 721648. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Nilkunthya
Population & Demographics of Nilkunthya
This section provides population and demographic details of Nilkunthya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 | 454 | 453 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 110 | 57 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 704 | 371 | 333 |
| Illiterate Population | 203 | 83 | 120 |
Key population details of Nilkunthya village are given below:
- Nilkunthya village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 907, including approximately 454 males and 453 females, with a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 43 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nilkunthya village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.62%.
- There are around 185 households in Nilkunthya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nilkunthya
Transport facilities help residents of Nilkunthya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nilkunthya
The following villages are located close to Nilkunthya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nilkunthya
- Where is Nilkunthya located?
- Nilkunthya village is located in Nanda Kumar Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Nilkunthya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Nilkunthya is Byabattarhatpaschim (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Nilkunthya?
- The pincode of Nilkunthya is 721648.
- What is the population of Nilkunthya?
- Nilkunthya has a total population of 907, including 454 males and 453 females.
- How many households are there in Nilkunthya?
- There are 185 households in Nilkunthya.
- What is the literacy rate in Nilkunthya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nilkunthya is 77.62%. Male literacy is 81.72% and female literacy is 73.51%.