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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Nildi village had a total population of 838 people, including 426 males and 412 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 86.06% and female literacy at 58.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nildi