Nilok


Nilok is a village located in Bonth Block of Bhadrak district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is situated away from sub-district headquarters Bant and away from district headquarters Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Nilok is the gram panchayat of Nilok village.
The area covers.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Nilok had a population of 1,119, with an effective literacy rate of 86.97%. 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.

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.

Education

The village has a Primary School, High School, Sanskrit School and a Sishu Mandir.
School typeName of the School
PrimaryHarihar Nodal UP School
High SchoolNilok High School Nilok
Sanskrit SchoolBabaji Charan Sanskrit Vidyalay
Adarsha Bidyalaya
Sishu MandirSadhana 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.