Nilanga is a town with a municipal council in Latur District in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

The Vatandars or essentially landlords were extremely rich people who had authority to manage the areas and ensure well being until Nizam merged this territory in India.

The majority of the people of this town are engaged either in agriculture or traditional retail business.

Muslim, Maratha and Lingayat, Yellam communities have dominated this town by their influence in business and politics.

Being a part of Maharashtra's dry zone, Nilanga faces frequent Water Crisis.