Nilok
Nilok | |
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village | |
 Green fields of Nilok | |
  Nilok Location in Odisha, India  Nilok Nilok (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°05′11″N 86°20′27″E / 21.086291°N 86.340909°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Bhadrak |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,119 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 756114 |
| Vehicle registration | OR-22/ |
Nilok is a village located in Bonth Block of Bhadrak district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is situated 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) away from sub-district headquarters Bant and 28 km (17 mi) away from district headquarters Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Nilok is the gram panchayat of Nilok village.[1]
The area covers 149 hectares (370 acres).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Nilok had a population of 1,119 (550 male and 569 female), with an effective literacy rate of 86.97%.[2] About 256 houses are present. Infrastructure
Priyabrata Bridge connects the village to Bonth road, while Viku Bridge connects to Gharapada village.
The village has many ponds. Bada Pokhari is a large pond that covers 3 acres (1.2 ha).[3]
Economy
Agriculture is the primary occupation, although some have businesses. A market is nearby. Every family has at least a bike and a TV. The village has a cable tv connection.
Transport
| Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Education
The village has a Primary School, High School, Sanskrit School and a Sishu Mandir.
| School type | Name of the School |
|---|---|
| Primary | Harihar Nodal UP School |
| High School | Nilok High School Nilok |
| Sanskrit School | Babaji Charan Sanskrit Vidyalay |
| Adarsha Bidyalaya | |
| Sishu Mandir | Sadhana Vidya Mandir |
Culture
The name of the village means the place surrounded by oceans. Nilok is famous for Makar Mela, the festival of Maa Baulasuni temple. Other festivals include Rakshaya Bandhan, Ratha, and Dola Purnima. Durga puja, Laxmi puja, Ganesh Puja and Saraswati puja are also celebrated.
Temples
| Shiva Mandir |
| Maa Mangala (Mangala Danda VP) |
| Jagannath Mandir |
| Maa Tarini Mandir |
| Maa Baulasuni Temple |
| Kalibasuli |
| Gramadebati |
| Mangala |
| Budhijagulai |
References
- ↑ "Nilok". INDIAN VILLAGE DIRECTORY. VillageInfo.in. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ↑ "Nilok". 2011 Census of India. Government of India. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ This pond is near the Maa Baulasuni Temple. The pond gives the money to the village. Many people lives side the pond.