Nima - Manihari, Katihar

Nima is a village situated in the Manihari subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manihari and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Nima village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nima is 225685. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.6 hectares and falls under the 854117 pincode. Manihari is the nearest town, located about 9 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 4,226 people, including 2,099 males and 2,127 females, living in 898 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.93%, with male literacy at 61.57% and female literacy at 32.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,272.

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

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:

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 Tejnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manihari to Nima is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Nima is about 26 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:

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:

FAQs about Nima