Nimkheda - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Nimkheda is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Nimkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimkheda is 532075. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 444720 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nimkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Nimkheda village had a total population of 780 people, including 389 males and 391 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.49%, with male literacy at 94.87% and female literacy at 88.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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 Population780389391
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753837
Scheduled Castes (SC)864244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241113
Literate Population645333312
Illiterate Population1355679

Nearby Villages of Nimkheda

Nimkheda 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)
GanojaSouth1.46 km
DomakSouth-East1.89 km
KurankhedNorth-East2.03 km
SuraliWest2.46 km
HashampurSouth2.51 km
BelkhedaNorth-West2.64 km
SonoriSouth-West2.67 km
RaipurEast3.36 km
AshtoliSouth-East3.45 km
ShahapurSouth3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimkheda

Nimkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolvihir, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Nimkheda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Nimkheda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimkheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nimkheda

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

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

FAQs about Nimkheda

Where is Nimkheda located?

Nimkheda village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimkheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Nimkheda is Nimkhed.

What is the pincode of Nimkheda?

The pincode of Nimkheda is 444720.

What is the population of Nimkheda?

Nimkheda had a total population of 780, including 389 males and 391 females.

How many households are there in Nimkheda?

Nimkheda had 160 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nimkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimkheda was 91.49%. Male literacy was 94.87% and female literacy was 88.14%.