Niman is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258255, the Census 2011 record lists 587 people in 71 households and the reported area is 99 hectares. The local references include Rasulpur Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 9 km.
In short:
Niman is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258255 and 587 people in 71 households.
Village Code258255
Population587
Households71
Area99 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Niman at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 587 people, 99 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Niman, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Niman falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 258255.
The record lists 587 people living in 71 households.
The reported village area is 99 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Niman
Census Village Code
258255
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Rasulpur
Households
71
Population
587
Male Population
305
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
924.59
Area
99 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density592.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.27 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share42.76%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Niman in the official administrative record. Census village code 258255, Rasulpur Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258255
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Rasulpur
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Niman, about 9 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
99 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 587 people in 71 households, with 305 male residents and 282 female residents. The average household size is 8.27, and SC share is 42.76% and ST share is 0% for Niman. Population density works out to about 592.93 people per sq km.
Total Households
71
Total Population
587
Male Population
305
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
924.59
Average Household Size
8.27
SC Population
251
SC Male Population
130
SC Female Population
121
SC Population Share
42.76
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Niman list 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Niman. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Niman include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Niman include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Niman include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Niman is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Niman show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 69.2 hectares and irrigated land is 43.4 hectares (62.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
69.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
43.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.