Nimigan - Hinjili, Ganjam

Nimigan is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Darubhadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimigan is 412321. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nimigan

According to the 2011 Census, Nimigan village had a total population of 2,185 people, including 1,091 males and 1,094 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.66%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 53.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimigan

Nimigan 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 Nimigan

Nimigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Nimigan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Nimigan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimigan

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

Health Facilities in Nimigan

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

FAQs about Nimigan