Nirmaly(Supaul)

Nirmali is a city and a notified area in Supaul district in the Indian state of Bihar

   Geography

 Nirmali is located at 26°19′N 86°35′E / 26.32°N 86.58°E.^[1] It has an average elevation of 59 metres (193 feet).

   

      Demographics

   As of 2001 India census,^[2] Nirmali had a population of 16,144. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nirmali has an average literacy rate of 45%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 31%. In Nirmali, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Nirmali , a small town in the arms of two well known rivers, Koshi & Balaan. The famous leader Jai Prakash Narain took refuge here after breaking away from Hanuman nagar Jail{Nepal} during the freedom struggle.The town has been famous for its extensive rice production.

     Divisions

Supaul district: is one of the thirty-eight districts of Biharstate, India, and Supaul town is the administrative headquarters of this district. This district occupies an area of 2,410 km2 (931 sq mi). The district was carved out from the erstwhile Saharsa district on 14 March 1991.

Supaul district is bounded by Nepal to the north, Araria district to the south, Madhepura and Saharsa districts to the south and Madhubanidistrict to the west.

Supaul district is a part of Kosi division. Agriculture is the major occupation of this district and paddy is the main crop. This is very peaceful area in Bihar state. The well-known historical and religious place - the Durga Sthan lies in Supaul district and it is only 10 km (6 mi) away from the district headquarters. The Koshi River flows through this district, which is regularly affected by the flood caused by this river.

    Sub-divisions

      The district comprises 4 sub-divisions: Supaul, Birpur, Triveniganj and Nirmali. Nirmali sub-division comprises 2 blocks: Nirmali and Maruna. Supaul sub-division consists 4 blocks: Supaul, Kishanpur, Saraigadh-Bhaptiyahi and Pipra. Birpur sub-division is further divided into 3 blocks: Basantpur, Raghopur and Pratapganj. Triveniganj sub-division has 2 blocks: Triveniganj and Chhatapur.

To facilitate accessibility, Nirmali is well connected by airports and railways. Patna Airport is built in the closest proximity. Nirmali Railway Station is a terminus station which lies in Sakri-Nirmali meter gauge section. It suffices the requirements of the local people of Nirmali.     Nirmali is the Last Railway Station Of The area.