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

According to the 2011 Census, Nijampur village had a total population of 1,882 people, including 892 males and 990 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.75%, with male literacy at 60.30% and female literacy at 47.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,866.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nijampur