Location & Surroundings
Nilja is a settlement in Chhattisgarh, India, at 278 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kharora, 14 km to the east. The national capital New Delhi is about 930 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 22' 55" N, 81° 47' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 278 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 639 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:49
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nilja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nilja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.1 | 1.9 | 258 | 88 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 1.7 | 287 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 9 | 495.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 2.9 | 241 | 78 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 81 | 452.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.8 | 265 | 85 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 58 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.3 | 266 | 87 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 2.9 | 275 | 60 | 1,009.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 10 | 494.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 2.9 | 231 | 73 | 1,005.8 | 2.17 / 2.27 | 34 | 491.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.7 | 280 | 83 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 11 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 1.7 | 278 | 84 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 2.5 | 296 | 60 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 495.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 3.1 | 294 | 72 | 1,005.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 70 | 543.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 297 | 80 | 1,008.5 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 2.1 | 317 | 86 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nilja?
Now 24.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nilja today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Nilja?
Local time is 15:49. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Nilja?
Nilja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nilja?
DEM 278 m.
Where is Nilja located?
It is at 21.38181, 81.79751 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nilja in?
It is in India.