Nildi - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Nildi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Raghunathpur and around 77.9 km from Purulia. Nildih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nildi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nildi is 330241. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.07 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Nildi

As per Census 2011, Nildi village has a total population of 838 people, consisting of 426 males and 412 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 600 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nildi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population838426412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045351
Scheduled Castes (SC)600309291
Literate Population531321210
Illiterate Population307105202

Nearby Villages of Nildi

Nildi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HuraraEast1.30 km
DhanuktorWest1.44 km
MuchkundaSouth-West1.59 km
JoradiSouth2.14 km
PathartikuriSouth2.14 km
DurmutSouth-East2.15 km
GhutitaraNorth-East2.49 km
KalipurSouth3.05 km
NaragaryaNorth-West3.09 km
DaikiariEast3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nildi

Nildi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Nildi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nildi is about 77.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nildi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nildi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nildi

Where is Nildi located?

Nildi village is located in Raghunathpur - II Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nildi?

The Gram Panchayat of Nildi is Nildih.

What is the pincode of Nildi?

The pincode of Nildi is 723133.

What is the population of Nildi?

Nildi has a total population of 838, including 426 males and 412 females.

How many households are there in Nildi?

There are 175 households in Nildi.

What is the literacy rate in Nildi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nildi is 63.37%. Male literacy is 75.35% and female literacy is 50.97%.