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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Manka village had a total population of 4,659 people, including 2,408 males and 2,251 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.63%, with male literacy at 77.83% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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