Nikum - Birsa, Balaghat

Nikum is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Baihar and around 100 km from Balaghat. Nikum village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikum is 498182. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.41 hectares and falls under the 481116 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nikum

According to the 2011 Census, Nikum village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 662 males and 699 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.98%, with male literacy at 86.03% and female literacy at 74.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 432.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikum

Nikum 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 Nikum

Nikum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamhani Banjur, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Nikum is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Nikum is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikum

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

Health Facilities in Nikum

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

FAQs about Nikum