Manikpur - Sarairanjan, Samastipur

Manikpur is a village situated in the Sarairanjan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarairanjan and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Manikpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 236964. The village covers a total geographical area of 651 hectares and falls under the 848127 pincode. Samsatipur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 4,897 people, including 2,346 males and 2,551 females, living in 1,012 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.27%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 48.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 623.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajajan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samsatipur to Manikpur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Manikpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpur

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

FAQs about Manikpur