Nima - Dobhi, Gaya

Nima is a village situated in the Dobhi subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dobhi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Neema serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nima is 256355. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 824220 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Nima

According to the 2011 Census, Nima village had a total population of 2,555 people, including 1,321 males and 1,234 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.05%, with male literacy at 60.82% and female literacy at 38.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population2,5551,3211,234
Child Population (0–6 yrs)483249234
Scheduled Castes (SC)456234222
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220
Literate Population1,037652385
Illiterate Population1,518669849

Nearby Villages of Nima

Nima 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)
SuraundhaEast1.07 km
DumriNorth-East1.15 km
DumriSouth-West1.20 km
Sita ChakWest1.27 km
TetariyaSouth-East1.36 km
DespuraSouth-West1.57 km
MakhraurNorth-West1.58 km
GangwarNorth1.77 km
DahiyarEast1.99 km
PatiaunaNorth2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nima

Nima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Nima is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Nima 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 Nima

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nima

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

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

FAQs about Nima

Where is Nima located?

Nima village is located in Dobhi Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nima?

The Gram Panchayat of Nima is Neema.

What is the pincode of Nima?

The pincode of Nima is 824220.

What is the population of Nima?

Nima had a total population of 2,555, including 1,321 males and 1,234 females.

How many households are there in Nima?

Nima had 426 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nima?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nima was 50.05%. Male literacy was 60.82% and female literacy was 38.50%.