Nimkarda - Balapur, Akola

Nimkarda is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Nimkarda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimkarda is 529925. The village covers a total geographical area of 795.93 hectares and falls under the 444109 pincode. Balapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nimkarda

As per Census 2011, Nimkarda village has a total population of 2,762 people, consisting of 1,438 males and 1,324 females. The village has 658 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,065 literate and 697 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimkarda

Nimkarda 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 Nimkarda

Nimkarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaigaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balapur to Nimkarda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Nimkarda is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimkarda

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

Health Facilities in Nimkarda

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

FAQs about Nimkarda