Nimmalapalem - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Nimmalapalem is a village situated in the Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothavalasa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Nimmalapalem village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimmalapalem is 583074. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Nimmalapalem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nimmalapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Nimmalapalem village had a total population of 1,192 people, including 589 males and 603 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.11%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 56.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,192589603
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1317061
Scheduled Castes (SC)1225270
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population712406306
Illiterate Population480183297

Nearby Villages of Nimmalapalem

Nimmalapalem is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RayapurajupetaNorth-West1.36 km
BalighattamEast1.45 km
DathiNorth-East1.83 km
Tummikapalle (ct)South2.34 km
Veerabhadra PuramSouth-West2.39 km
NarapamWest2.54 km
UttarapalleNorth2.82 km
GajapathinagarmNorth-West3.00 km
ArdhannapalemEast3.11 km
GangubudiNorth3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimmalapalem

Nimmalapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kottavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Nimmalapalem is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Nimmalapalem is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimmalapalem

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nimmalapalem village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nimmalapalem

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nimmalapalem village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nimmalapalem

Where is Nimmalapalem located?

Nimmalapalem village is located in Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Nimmalapalem?

Nimmalapalem is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nimmalapalem?

The pincode of Nimmalapalem is 535183.

What is the population of Nimmalapalem?

Nimmalapalem had a total population of 1,192, including 589 males and 603 females.

How many households are there in Nimmalapalem?

Nimmalapalem had 302 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nimmalapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimmalapalem was 67.11%. Male literacy was 78.23% and female literacy was 56.46%.