Nimina - Asika, Ganjam

Nimina is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangapur and around 77 km from Chatrapur. Nimina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimina is 410759. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nimina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Nimina

As per Census 2011, Nimina village has a total population of 3,620 people, consisting of 1,840 males and 1,780 females. The village has 758 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,305 literate and 1,315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 632 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6201,8401,780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)395218177
Scheduled Castes (SC)632311321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)924448
Literate Population2,3051,337968
Illiterate Population1,315503812

Nearby Villages of Nimina

Nimina 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)
KendupadaraNorth-East1.46 km
MalatiNorth-West1.80 km
ChatulaNorth1.92 km
BenapataEast2.03 km
MunigadiNorth2.74 km
ChandramadeipurSouth-West2.91 km
NahadaNorth-East2.94 km
BhatapadaSouth-West3.18 km
AsuraipalliSouth-East3.35 km
PhappalapurEast3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimina

Public transport in the Nimina is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Nimina is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Nimina is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimina

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nimina

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

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

FAQs about Nimina

Where is Nimina located?

Nimina village is located in Asika Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimina?

Nimina is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nimina?

The pincode of Nimina is 761123.

What is the population of Nimina?

Nimina has a total population of 3,620, including 1,840 males and 1,780 females.

How many households are there in Nimina?

There are 758 households in Nimina.

What is the literacy rate in Nimina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimina is 63.67%. Male literacy is 72.66% and female literacy is 54.38%.