Nilji Village
Nilji is a revenue village in Gadhinglaj taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 2,239 in 484 households (Census 2011).
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2,239 souls. 484 homes.
Gadhinglaj taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
Nilji today
- Onion₹3,300APMC Kolhapur · 13 Nov 2026
- Rice₹6,750Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) · 13 Nov 2026
- Wheat₹4,200Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) · 13 Nov 2026
Nilji at a glance
Nilji is a mid-sized village of Gadhinglaj taluka: 2,239 people in 484 households (Census 2011), 32nd of its 90 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 79.0%, above Kolhapur district's 78.4% (Gadhinglaj taluka: 74.9%), while the sex ratio was 924 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 962. It falls under Nilaji gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 416501, served by Nilji post office. The village covers 384 hectares — about 3.8 km², or roughly 583 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Chandgad assembly constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Gadhinglaj Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 40 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Nilji is in the Nilaji (निलजी) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Nilji compares
By population, Nilji ranks #32 of 90 inhabited villages in Gadhinglaj taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Nilji ranks
| Ranked by | Nilji | In Kolhapur district | In Maharashtra | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,239 | 347 of 1,176 | 7,039 of 40,209 (tied)above 82% | 1,360 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 484 | 346 of 1,176 | 6,783 of 40,209 (tied)above 83% | 299 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 79.0% | 371 of 1,176 (tied) | 16,145 of 40,209 (tied)above 60% | 75.4% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 924 per 1,000 males | 880 of 1,175 (tied) | 27,618 of 40,152 (tied)above 31% | 966 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.63 per household | 678 of 1,176 (tied) | 18,558 of 40,209 (tied)above 53% | 4.71 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 583.1 per km² | 298 of 1,175 | 2,654 of 39,529 (tied)above 93% | 350.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 62.7% | 96 of 1,176 (tied) | 4,529 of 40,209 (tied)above 89% | 53.8% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Nilji
In Kolhapur district
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- Pimpalgaon Bk.Kagal, Kolhapur2,304 people · 80.3% literate · 936 per 1,000 · 4.65 per householdCompare →
- ThergaonShahuwadi, Kolhapur2,444 people · 79.1% literate · 937 per 1,000 · 4.66 per householdCompare →
- KhatangaleKarvir, Kolhapur2,179 people · 78.9% literate · 940 per 1,000 · 4.57 per householdCompare →
- KenavadeKagal, Kolhapur2,374 people · 77.3% literate · 932 per 1,000 · 4.72 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- ShindiChalisgaon, Jalgaon2,198 people · 79.9% literate · 928 per 1,000 · 4.67 per householdCompare →
- KhanapurShrirampur, Ahilyanagar2,265 people · 77.7% literate · 924 per 1,000 · 4.67 per householdCompare →
- BhokarChikhli, Buldhana2,174 people · 79.0% literate · 915 per 1,000 · 4.63 per householdCompare →
- UkkadgaonKopargaon, Ahilyanagar2,422 people · 78.8% literate · 919 per 1,000 · 4.60 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Nilji had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 416501
Post office: Nilji
Other villages in Gadhinglaj taluka
View all 95 →Nilji — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,239Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,164 / 1,075
- Households
- 484
- People per home
- 4.6
- Literacy rate
- 79.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,403
- Work participation
- 62.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Nilji on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Nilji. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Nilji · 16.2433° N, 74.3888° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Nilji
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Maharashtra
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Essential services & places near Nilji
Nilji isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Gadhinglaj taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,262 in Kolhapur district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KADGAON ROAD,TAL GADHINGLAJ
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MAKANDAR COMPLEX, MAIN ROAD, GADHINGLAJ, KOLHAPUR 416052
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SHRIKRUPA HOUSE NO.-1256, GROUND FLOOR, TILAK PATH DADHINGLAJ, GADHI, GOA-416502
Hospitals & clinics384 in Kolhapur district
Clinic
Gadhinglaj Chandgad Road, Nesari
Hospital
Halkarni
Hospital
P-2, M.I.D.C Area, Sendrimal, Gadhinglaj
Schools & anganwadis70 in Kolhapur district
Colleges & universities48 in Kolhapur district
- S N College of Management and Catering Technology
College
Police & fire stations11 in Kolhapur district
Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Kolhapur district
Government offices31 in Kolhapur district
Temples152 in Kolhapur district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches7 in Kolhapur district
Mosques20 in Kolhapur district
Other places of worship28 in Kolhapur district
Buddhist monastery / temple
Transport85 in Kolhapur district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Agriculture services6 in Kolhapur district
Community places70 in Kolhapur district
All places in Gadhinglaj taluka (88) →Places of worship in Nilji →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Nilji
Where is Nilji located?
Nilji is a village in Gadhinglaj taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Nilji in?
Nilji is in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Nilji belong to?
Nilji comes under the Nilaji gram panchayat.
How is Nilji written in the local script?
Nilji is written निलजी.
What is the pincode of Nilji?
The pincode of Nilji, Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur is 416501.
What is the population of Nilji?
As per the 2011 Census, Nilji had a population of 2,239 (1,164 males and 1,075 females).
How many households are there in Nilji?
Nilji had 484 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Nilji?
Nilji covers about 384 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Nilji?
The literacy rate of Nilji was 79.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Nilji?
Nilji had 924 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nilji in?
Nilji is in the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Nilji?
Chhatrapati Shahu Shahaji (Indian National Congress) won the Kolhapur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Nilji, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Nilji in?
Nilji is in the Chandgad assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Nilji?
Shivaji Shattupa Patil (Independent) won the Chandgad assembly seat, which includes Nilji, in 2024.
Which development block is Nilji in?
Nilji is in the Gadhinglaj development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Nilji?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nilji is 567987 and its Census 2011 village code is 567987.
Which villages are near Nilji?
Villages near Nilji include Dundage (within ~8 km), Jarali (within ~8 km), Hasurchampu (within ~8 km), Mugali (within ~8 km), Shendri (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Nilji in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Nilji's Census 2011 population of 2,239 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,580 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Nilji?
The sarpanch of Nilji has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Nilji?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 30.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Kolhapur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion | APMC Kolhapur | 1,000 | 5,700 | 3,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Rice · 1009 Kar | Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) | 3,700 | 9,800 | 6,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Wheat | Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) | 3,600 | 4,800 | 4,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | APMC Kolhapur | 1,000 | 4,000 | 2,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | APMC Kolhapur | 600 | 1,000 | 800 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower | APMC Kolhapur | 750 | 1,250 | 1,000 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Coriander(Leaves) | APMC Kolhapur | 4,000 | 7,500 | 6,000 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | APMC Kolhapur | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Nilji's shops. Best mandi price near Nilji →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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