Manka - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Manka is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Manika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manka is 254537. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Manka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manka

As per Census 2011, Manka village has a total population of 4,659 people, consisting of 2,408 males and 2,251 females. The village has 712 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 856 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,610 literate and 2,049 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6592,4082,251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)856419437
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1851,1121,073
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population2,6101,5481,062
Illiterate Population2,0498601,189

Nearby Villages of Manka

Manka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KochiaSouth1.01 km
BalsotEast1.22 km
KarchoiNorth-West2.07 km
DarbhangaWest2.09 km
KunkaraiSouth2.21 km
PananianNorth2.27 km
Kuin BarWest2.55 km
Chau BarNorth-West2.68 km
JalwarSouth-West2.72 km
HarankelNorth-East2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manka

Manka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Manka is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Manka village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Manka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Manka village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Manka

Where is Manka located?

Manka village is located in Madanpur Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manka?

The Gram Panchayat of Manka is Manika.

What is the pincode of Manka?

The pincode of Manka is 824208.

What is the population of Manka?

Manka has a total population of 4,659, including 2,408 males and 2,251 females.

How many households are there in Manka?

There are 712 households in Manka.

What is the literacy rate in Manka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manka is 56.02%. Male literacy is 64.29% and female literacy is 47.18%.