Nimtikuri - Santuri, Purulia

Nimtikuri is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Santuri and around 65.9 km from Purulia. Santuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimtikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimtikuri is 330537. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.56 hectares and falls under the 723156 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Nimtikuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Nimtikuri

According to the 2011 Census, Nimtikuri village had a total population of 685 people, including 353 males and 332 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 46.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimtikuri

Nimtikuri 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 Nimtikuri

Nimtikuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Nimtikuri is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nimtikuri is about 65.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimtikuri

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

Health Facilities in Nimtikuri

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

FAQs about Nimtikuri