Nimidha - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Nimidha is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Motunga and around 34 km from Dhenkanal. Nimidiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimidha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimidha is 402938. The village covers a total geographical area of 1102 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Nimidha

According to the 2011 Census, Nimidha village had a total population of 3,118 people, including 1,603 males and 1,515 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.56%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 684, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 823.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimidha

Nimidha 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 Nimidha

Nimidha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Nimidha is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Nimidha is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimidha

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

Health Facilities in Nimidha

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

FAQs about Nimidha