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

As per Census 2011, Nipani village has a total population of 1,777 people, consisting of 897 males and 880 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,143 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 197 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nipani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,777897880
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270141129
Scheduled Castes (SC)19893105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19795102
Literate Population1,143631512
Illiterate Population634266368

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChulgahanNorth1.83 km
TipaniEast2.06 km
OdaragahanWest2.09 km
TarragondiSouth2.19 km
KhapriNorth-East2.91 km
JungdehiSouth3.26 km
CharbhathaWest3.40 km
PachpediEast3.49 km
BhelwakudaNorth-East3.50 km
AusarNorth3.58 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Nipani

Where is Nipani located?

Nipani village is located in Patan Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nipani?

Nipani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nipani?

The pincode of Nipani is 491223.

What is the population of Nipani?

Nipani has a total population of 1,777, including 897 males and 880 females.

How many households are there in Nipani?

There are 348 households in Nipani.

What is the literacy rate in Nipani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nipani is 64.32%. Male literacy is 70.35% and female literacy is 58.18%.