| Nilok | |
| Settlement Type: | village |
| Image Alt: | Green fields of Nilok |
| Pushpin Map: | India Odisha#India |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Odisha, India |
| Coordinates: | 21.0863°N 86.3409°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Odisha |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Bhadrak |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 1,119 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Odia |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 756114 |
| Registration Plate: | OR-22/ |
| Temples: | Mangala Danda VP, Mahadev Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Tarini Mandir, Jagannath Mandir |
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 28km (17miles) away from district headquarters Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Nilok is the gram panchayat of Nilok village.[1]
The area covers .
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]
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.
| Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village | |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village | |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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 | |
| Sishu Mandir | Sadhana Sishu Bidya Mandir |
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.
| Shiva Mandir | |
| Jagannath Mandir | |
| Maa Tarini Mandir | |
| Maa Baulasuni Temple | |
| Kalibasuli | |
| Gramadebati | |
| Mangala | |
| Budhijagulai |