The Sub-Jail, Nimapara is situated at the northernmost part of Puri. It is under the administrative control of D.G. of Prisons, Odisha Bhubaneswar. However D.I.G. Prisons Southern Range Berhampur and Senior Superintendent Circle Jail, Cuttack at Choudwar are the Supervising Authorities and also the Appointment -cum- Disciplinary Authorities of Guarding Staff.

The Sub-Jail, Nimapara was established in the year 2008. It was also coming under the jurisdiction of Circle Jail, Berhampur. The total area of the Jail is 2.5 acres. It was coming under the Puri District under the Judgeship of Hon’ble Court of Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Nimapara, Hon’ble Court of J.M.F.C ,Nimapara/Hon’ble Court of J.M.F.C ,Konark/ Hon’ble Court of J.M.F.C ,Pipili.