Nimgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Nimgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Vaijapur and around 60 km from Aurangabad. Nimgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimgaon is 549030. The village covers a total geographical area of 488 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nimgaon

As per Census 2011, Nimgaon village has a total population of 1,581 people, consisting of 821 males and 760 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 924 literate and 657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,581821760
Child Population (0–6 yrs)229123106
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)253128125
Literate Population924547377
Illiterate Population657274383

Nearby Villages of Nimgaon

Nimgaon 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)
GondgaonEast1.55 km
KharajNorth-West1.98 km
TitarkhedaNorth-East2.39 km
KoradgaonSouth-West2.39 km
PendephalEast2.89 km
AlapurwadiSouth4.34 km
HilalpurSouth-West4.51 km
TunkiNorth-East4.55 km
ChikatgaonNorth-West4.58 km
Loni Kh.North4.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimgaon

Nimgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rotegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Nimgaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Nimgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimgaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Nimgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nimgaon 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 Nimgaon

Where is Nimgaon located?

Nimgaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimgaon?

Nimgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nimgaon?

The pincode of Nimgaon is 431116.

What is the population of Nimgaon?

Nimgaon has a total population of 1,581, including 821 males and 760 females.

How many households are there in Nimgaon?

There are 352 households in Nimgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Nimgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimgaon is 58.44%. Male literacy is 66.63% and female literacy is 49.61%.