Nisimala - Darpan, Jajpur

Nisimala is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Badachana and around 50 km from Jajapur . Sunguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nisimala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nisimala is 401663. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 754024 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Nisimala

According to the 2011 Census, Nisimala village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 770 males and 686 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.12%, with male literacy at 97.55% and female literacy at 90.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Nisimala

Nisimala 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 Nisimala

Public transport in the Nisimala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Nisimala is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Nisimala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nisimala

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

Health Facilities in Nisimala

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

FAQs about Nisimala