Nimpur - Jaleswar, Balasore

Nimpur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Jaleswar and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Aruha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimpur is 391496. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Nimpur

As per Census 2011, Nimpur village has a total population of 560 people, consisting of 291 males and 269 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population560291269
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713239
Scheduled Castes (SC)341816
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261016
Literate Population392225167
Illiterate Population16866102

Nearby Villages of Nimpur

Nimpur 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)
ChakamaniWest0.86 km
SasanbhogWest1.00 km
AkhandabilaNorth-West1.27 km
SalikothaSouth1.46 km
RayaramachandrapurSouth-West1.99 km
AruhaSouth-East1.99 km
MahisamundaSouth2.45 km
RajpurWest2.79 km
GobindapurSouth2.85 km
BenajhakiNorth-East2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimpur

Nimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Nimpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nimpur 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 Nimpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nimpur

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

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

FAQs about Nimpur

Where is Nimpur located?

Nimpur village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nimpur is Aruha.

What is the pincode of Nimpur?

The pincode of Nimpur is 756086.

What is the population of Nimpur?

Nimpur has a total population of 560, including 291 males and 269 females.

How many households are there in Nimpur?

There are 134 households in Nimpur.

What is the literacy rate in Nimpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimpur is 70.00%. Male literacy is 77.32% and female literacy is 62.08%.