Nipani - Patan, Durg

Nipani is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Nipani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nipani is 442761. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.85 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Nipani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nipani

According to the 2011 Census, Nipani village had a total population of 1,777 people, including 897 males and 880 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.85%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Nipani

Nipani 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 Nipani

Nipani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Nipani is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Nipani is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nipani

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

Health Facilities in Nipani

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

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