Historical evidences are found that Kalinga was under the Empire of Nanda Kings. King Ashok became “Dharmashok” from “Chandashok” after invasion of Kalinga and adopted Buddhism. A large number of Buddha images were discovered in Nimapara which bears ample testimony to the fact that It was under the influence of Buddhism for quite a long time. Again a part of it was under Khurda when Ramachandra Dev-1 was King of Khurda. It was occupied by the Muslims, Marhatta and latter by East India Company, Odisha. After being a separate state in 1936, Nimapara was included as Sadar Sub-division of Puri Dist.
Nimapara is one of the important centre of collection and distribution in the region and acts as a “Focal Point”. Due to its locational advantages. It serves as the Gate-Way to an extensive hinterland comprising of Gop, Konark, Kakatpur and Astaranga.
The present town has developed from the village Nimapara and spread to surrounding revenue villages forming an NAC with effect from 15.7.1973. Five revenue villages are coming under NAC Nimapada.
Nimapara is located at 20’.3” North latitude and 85’.0 East longitude. It is at a distance of 65 km from Puri & 43 kms from Konark. The Town is located in a linear pattern along the transportation axis i.e. State High way as well as the Nimapara-Balanga road and surrounded by vast fertile land. Its climate is generally healthy, dry and salubrious.