Nimai

Nimai is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Nimai village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Nimai village.

Here you can discover what makes Nimai unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Nimai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nimai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nimai is 306538. The village spans a total geographical area of 198.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Nimai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nimai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nimai

Population of Nimai

According to the 2011 Census, Nimai has a total population of about 3,816, with approximately 1,920 males and 1,896 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 594 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,896 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 390. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.57%, with male literacy at about 66.04% and female literacy near 49.00%. There are around 832 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nimai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nimai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nimai. As per the 2011 stats, Nimai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nimai

Knowing the nearby villages of Nimai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nimai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nimai