Nimahar - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Nimahar is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimahar is 256578. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Nimahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barachatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nimahar

According to the 2011 Census, Nimahar village had a total population of 893 people, including 452 males and 441 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.46%, with male literacy at 54.55% and female literacy at 34.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimahar

Nimahar 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Nimahar

Nimahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Nimahar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Nimahar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimahar

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

Health Facilities in Nimahar

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

FAQs about Nimahar