Mankurha - Paliganj, Patna

Mankurha is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Khanpura Taranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankurha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankurha is 245781. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.85 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Mankurha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mankurha

As per Census 2011, Mankurha village has a total population of 1,799 people, consisting of 912 males and 887 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 934 literate and 865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankurha

Mankurha 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 Mankurha

Mankurha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Mankurha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Mankurha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankurha

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

Health Facilities in Mankurha

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

FAQs about Mankurha