Nipana - Khamgaon, Buldhana

Nipana is a village situated in the Khamgaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Khamgaon and around 46 km from Buldana. Nipana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nipana is 528797. The village covers a total geographical area of 841.98 hectares and falls under the 444306 pincode. Khamgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nipana

According to the 2011 Census, Nipana village had a total population of 2,122 people, including 1,106 males and 1,016 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.13%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 78.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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 Population2,1221,1061,016
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306170136
Scheduled Castes (SC)277144133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261412
Literate Population1,546858688
Illiterate Population576248328

Nearby Villages of Nipana

Nipana 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)
MurambaNorth2.08 km
Hiwra Kh.South-West2.10 km
KasarkhedEast2.58 km
KumbhephalSouth-East3.07 km
UmraSouth-West3.35 km
BorjawalaNorth-West3.80 km
BarafgaonNorth3.98 km
IwaraSouth-West4.22 km
TakliSouth5.04 km
BhalegaonSouth-East5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nipana

Nipana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khamgaon to Nipana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Nipana is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nipana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nipana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Nipana

Where is Nipana located?

Nipana village is located in Khamgaon Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Nipana?

Nipana is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nipana?

The pincode of Nipana is 444306.

What is the population of Nipana?

Nipana had a total population of 2,122, including 1,106 males and 1,016 females.

How many households are there in Nipana?

Nipana had 461 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nipana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nipana was 85.13%. Male literacy was 91.67% and female literacy was 78.18%.