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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Nimakhandi, Kukudakhandi, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Nimakhandi, Kukudakhandi, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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Nimakhandi village in the Kukudakhandi Tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Nimakhandi is a large village with a population of nearly 2,900 people. It is the only village under its own Gram Panchayat and is located approximately 6 km from the city of Brahmapur (Berhampur).

📊 Key Details of Nimakhandi, Kukudakhandi

The following table summarizes the core statistics for Nimakhandi village, based primarily on the 2011 Census of India.

Feature	Details
Location	Kukudakhandi Tehsil / Brahmapur Sadar Subdivision, Ganjam District, Odisha
Gram Panchayat	Nimakhandi (self-administered)
Pin Code	761001
Total Area	330 hectares
Total Population (2011)	2,864 people
Male Population	1,504 (52.5%)
Female Population	1,360 (47.5%)
Total Households	572
Overall Literacy Rate	82.75%
Male Literacy	90.31%
Female Literacy	74.51%
Scheduled Caste (SC) Population	309 people (10.8% of total)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population	5 people (0.2% of total)
Child Population (0-6 years)	290 (Boys: 162, Girls: 128)
Nearest Major City	Brahmapur (approx. 6 km away)
Assembly Constituency	Gopalpur
Lok Sabha Constituency	Berhampur (Brahmapur)

🏛️ Administrative Details

Nimakhandi is a Gram Panchayat that serves as the administrative hub for only itself, covering just the single village of Nimakhandi. The Gram Panchayat is divided into 11 wards and has 12 elected members, with Pradeep Kumar Behera serving as the Sarpanch. The Panchayat also employs 24 full-time government employees.

Development Scores (Mission Antyodaya):
The Nimakhandi Gram Panchayat has been assessed under the Government of India’s Mission Antyodaya program, showing consistent development over the years:

Survey Year	Village Score
2019	55.5
2020	55.5

Asset Geotagging (Mission Antyodaya 2022-23):
Under the 2022-23 survey, a total of 21 assets were geotagged across the Nimakhandi Gram Panchayat.

🏫 Education Facilities

Nimakhandi has a strong educational infrastructure with four schools, including a notable private institution:

School Name	Management	Grades	Boys	Girls	Teachers
Nimakhandi P.s.	Department of Education	1 to 5	58	61	4
Nimakhandi S/s	Tribal Welfare Department	1 to 8	0	169	9
Sri Krushna Sahu Govt. H.s	Department of Education	1 to 10	388	298	16
Saraswati Sisu Vidya Mandir	Private Unaided	1 to 10	481	450	37

About Saraswati Sisu Vidya Mandir:

Established in 1993
Co-educational school with Oriya as the medium of instruction
Has 14 classrooms, 11 computers, and a library with 2,000 books
Total student strength of 403

Higher Education:
For senior secondary education, degree colleges, engineering colleges, and other professional courses, students travel to nearby Brahmapur (Berhampur), which is approximately 5-10 km away.

🏥 Healthcare Facilities

Nimakhandi has basic healthcare facilities within the village, while more advanced care is available in Brahmapur:

Facility Type	Availability
Primary Health Sub-Centre	Available in village (2 paramedical staff)
Dispensary (Homeopathic)	Available in village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	5-10 km away
Community Health Centre (CHC)	More than 10 km away
Veterinary Hospital	5-10 km away
Medical Shops	Available in nearby areas

🛣️ Amenities, Infrastructure, and Connectivity

Nimakhandi is a well-connected village with good infrastructure:

Connectivity:

Service Type	Availability
Public Bus Service	Available
Private Bus Service	Available
Railway Station	Available within 5 km
National Highways	NH16 and NH59 accessible
Communication	Available

Road Access:
The village is connected by all-weather roads and is located just 6 km from Brahmapur city.

Banking & ATMs:

Service Type	Availability
Bank	Not in village (nearest in Brahmapur)
ATM	SBI ATM available 1.7 km away
Post Office	Nimakhandi Post Office available

Nearby ATMs:

SBI ATM, Sakti Nagar (1.7 km)
Bank of Baroda ATM, Brajanagar (2.6 km)
SBI ATM, Bank Colony (2.7 km)

Drinking Water:

Source	Availability
Tap Water	Not Available
Well	Available
Tank	Available
Handpump	Available

Electricity:

Service Type	Availability
Electricity Supply	Available
Domestic Electricity	Available
Agricultural Electricity	Not Available
All Households Electrified	No

Sanitation:
The village has an open drainage system, but there is no system to collect garbage on the streets.

🌾 Agriculture and Economy

Primary Crops: Paddy is the main agricultural commodity grown in the village
Irrigation: Total irrigated area is 253.59 hectares, with water sourced entirely from canals
Land Use:
- Total Area: 330 hectares
- Sown/Agricultural Area: 266.82 hectares
- Non-Agricultural Area: 58.78 hectares
- Irrigated Area: 253.59 hectares
Working Population: Approximately 30.3% of the total population is classified as workers

📊 Development and Government Schemes (MGNREGA)

The Nimakhandi Gram Panchayat has been actively undertaking various development projects, particularly under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Key Development Projects (2021-2022):

Project Name	Category	Estimated Cost (in lakhs)	Expenditure (in lakhs)
Plantation at Mishara Bandha	Drought Proofing	Rs. 0.65 Lakhs	Rs. 0.13 Lakhs
Construction of Drain from Raghunath Mandir to Chaitanya Matha Khala	Water Conservation	Rs. 10.00 Lakhs	Rs. 5.89 Lakhs
Grand Total		Rs. 10.65 Lakhs	Rs. 6.02 Lakhs

🛕 Nearby Facilities and Points of Interest

Nimakhandi is home to 11 temples, reflecting its rich cultural heritage:

Facility Type	Name / Location	Approx. Distance
Temple	Ganga Dharreswar Temple	0.6 km
Temple	Mahadev Temple	1.2 km
Temple	KALUA MANDIRA	1.2 km
Bus Stop	Aska Rd, Baidiya Nath Pur	3.2 km
Bus Stand	Berhampur New Bus Stand	3.6 km
Cinema	Payal Talkies	3.2 km

📈 Population Projections

As of 2026, the estimated population of Nimakhandi is projected to be approximately 3,209 people, showing a growth of about 12% from the 2011 census.

Year	Estimated Population
2026	3,209
2027	3,224
2028	3,239
2029	3,254
2030	3,269
2036	3,333

Village Name	Population (2011)
Gunthabandha	1,765
Ambagada	1,542
Ratnapur	1,184
Krupasindhupur	977
Jagadalpur	6,163
Pratap Krushnachandrapur	1,317
Hugulapata	3,118

📊 Key Details of Nimakhandi, Kukudakhandi

🏛️ Administrative Details

🏫 Education Facilities

🏥 Healthcare Facilities

🛣️ Amenities, Infrastructure, and Connectivity

🌾 Agriculture and Economy

📊 Development and Government Schemes (MGNREGA)

🛕 Nearby Facilities and Points of Interest

📈 Population Projections

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