Nilkanthia
About Nilkanthia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Nilkanthia village is 344464. Nilkanthia village is located in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from Tamluk, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Nilkanthia village. As per 2009 stats, Nilkunthia is the gram panchayat of Nilkanthia village.
The total geographical area of village is 331.84 hectares. Nilkanthia has a total population of 5,236 peoples, out of which male population is 2,725 while female population is 2,511. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of nilkanthia village is 71.64% out of which 77.10% males and 65.71% females are literate. There are about 1,236 houses in nilkanthia village. Pincode of nilkanthia village locality is 721627.
When it comes to administration, Nilkanthia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Nilkanthia village comes under Moyna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency. Tamluk is nearest town to nilkanthia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Nilkanthia
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,236 | 2,725 | 2,511 |
| Children (0-6) | 583 | 296 | 287 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,468 | 755 | 713 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 3,751 | 2,101 | 1,650 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,485 | 624 | 861 |
Connectivity of Nilkanthia
| 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 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nilkanthia
Where is Nilkanthia located?
Nilkanthia village is situated in Tamluk Subdivision, within the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nilkanthia?
The Gram Panchayat of Nilkanthia is Nilkunthia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Nilkanthia?
The pincode of Nilkanthia is 721627, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Nilkanthia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nilkanthia is 5,236, with 2,725 males and 2,511 females.
How many households are there in Nilkanthia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nilkanthia village has a total of 1,236 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nilkanthia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nilkanthia is 71.64%. The male literacy rate is 77.10%, while the female literacy rate is 65.71%.