Nimba - Balapur, Akola

Nimba is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Nimbha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimba is 529888. The village covers a total geographical area of 820 hectares and falls under the 444311 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Nimba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nimba

According to the 2011 Census, Nimba village had a total population of 3,057 people, including 1,555 males and 1,502 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.73%, with male literacy at 91.50% and female literacy at 77.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,471, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimba

Nimba 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 Nimba

Nimba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shegaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Nimba is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Nimba is about 40 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 Nimba

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

Health Facilities in Nimba

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

FAQs about Nimba