Nimbegondi - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Nimbegondi is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Bhadravati and around 32 km from Shimoga. Nimbegondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimbegondi is 608515. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.57 hectares and falls under the 577243 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Nimbegondi

As per Census 2011, Nimbegondi village has a total population of 1,658 people, consisting of 844 males and 814 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 974 literate and 684 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,658844814
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648876
Scheduled Castes (SC)371190181
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532825
Literate Population974562412
Illiterate Population684282402

Nearby Villages of Nimbegondi

Nimbegondi 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)
VaderapuraSouth-East1.31 km
KurubaravittalapuraNorth-East1.92 km
HanagavadiNorth-West2.14 km
Hadona HalliSouth-West2.29 km
ArisinaghattaEast2.74 km
AnaveriSouth-East2.85 km
MalaliWest2.99 km
ChannambapuraNorth3.44 km
LingapuraNorth-West3.45 km
MangoteSouth3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimbegondi

Nimbegondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Nimbegondi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Nimbegondi 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 Nimbegondi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nimbegondi

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

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

FAQs about Nimbegondi

Where is Nimbegondi located?

Nimbegondi village is located in Bhadravati Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimbegondi?

Nimbegondi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nimbegondi?

The pincode of Nimbegondi is 577243.

What is the population of Nimbegondi?

Nimbegondi has a total population of 1,658, including 844 males and 814 females.

How many households are there in Nimbegondi?

There are 372 households in Nimbegondi.

What is the literacy rate in Nimbegondi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimbegondi is 58.75%. Male literacy is 66.59% and female literacy is 50.61%.