Nijampur - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Nijampur is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Nijampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nijampur is 525868. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.89 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Nijampur

As per Census 2011, Nijampur village has a total population of 1,882 people, consisting of 892 males and 990 females. The village has 417 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 895 literate and 987 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,866 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,882892990
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217101116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,866883983
Literate Population895477418
Illiterate Population987415572

Nearby Villages of Nijampur

Nijampur 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)
SonpadaNorth1.46 km
PalipadaEast1.89 km
ShehiNorth-West2.02 km
MoulipadaSouth-East2.09 km
TalavipadaNorth-East3.97 km
MarodSouth-West4.06 km
VagadeNorth-East4.41 km
BorchakEast4.41 km
ShrawaniSouth-East4.43 km
DogegaonSouth-West5.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nijampur

Nijampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 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 Nandurbar to Nijampur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Nijampur is about 25 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 Nijampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nijampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nijampur

Where is Nijampur located?

Nijampur village is located in Nawapur Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nijampur?

Nijampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nijampur?

The pincode of Nijampur is 425416.

What is the population of Nijampur?

Nijampur has a total population of 1,882, including 892 males and 990 females.

How many households are there in Nijampur?

There are 417 households in Nijampur.

What is the literacy rate in Nijampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nijampur is 47.56%. Male literacy is 53.48% and female literacy is 42.22%.