Nimawar - Saikheda, Narsimhapur

Nimawar is a village situated in the Saikheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from Gadarwara and around 92 km from Narsimhapur. Nimawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimawar is 490805. The village covers a total geographical area of 1029.62 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Nimawar

According to the 2011 Census, Nimawar village had a total population of 1,490 people, including 779 males and 711 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.43%, with male literacy at 84.17% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,490779711
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21712295
Scheduled Castes (SC)295165130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497277
Literate Population973553420
Illiterate Population517226291

Nearby Villages of Nimawar

Nimawar 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)
JhikoliNorth-East2.05 km
SandukWest3.10 km
MaharagaonSouth3.21 km
Sansar KhedaSouth-East3.44 km
MaheshwarSouth-East3.61 km
BorasNorth-West3.62 km
SirsiriWest3.97 km
ChourasNorth4.13 km
KhiretiEast4.32 km
ImaliyaSouth-West4.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimawar

Nimawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Gadarwara to Nimawar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Nimawar is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimawar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nimawar

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

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

FAQs about Nimawar

Where is Nimawar located?

Nimawar village is located in Saikheda Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimawar?

Nimawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nimawar?

The pincode of Nimawar is 487661.

What is the population of Nimawar?

Nimawar had a total population of 1,490, including 779 males and 711 females.

How many households are there in Nimawar?

Nimawar had 336 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nimawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimawar was 76.43%. Male literacy was 84.17% and female literacy was 68.18%.