Nimna - Boden, Nuapada

Nimna is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Boirgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimna is 422099. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nimna

As per Census 2011, Nimna village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 316 males and 332 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 357 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population648316332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1076245
Scheduled Castes (SC)1547480
Scheduled Tribes (ST)357176181
Literate Population269168101
Illiterate Population379148231

Nearby Villages of Nimna

Nimna 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)
KusumkhuntaNorth1.06 km
BoirgaonSouth-West1.71 km
KerapadarEast1.77 km
JamugaonSouth-East2.19 km
BireskelaEast2.55 km
BodenNorth-East2.82 km
RajpurSouth-East3.11 km
PharasaraEast3.82 km
TetelparaEast3.97 km
JhirinikholSouth-East4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimna

Nimna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Nimna is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Nimna is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nimna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nimna

Where is Nimna located?

Nimna village is located in Boden Tehsil, Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimna?

The Gram Panchayat of Nimna is Boirgaon.

What is the pincode of Nimna?

The pincode of Nimna is 766111.

What is the population of Nimna?

Nimna has a total population of 648, including 316 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Nimna?

There are 186 households in Nimna.

What is the literacy rate in Nimna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimna is 41.51%. Male literacy is 53.16% and female literacy is 30.42%.