Manhara - Gunderdehi, Balod

Manhara is a village situated in the Gunderdehi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Gunderdehi and around 39 km from Durg. Sikosa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manhara is 442860. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.77 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Manhara

According to the 2011 Census, Manhara village had a total population of 480 people, including 249 males and 231 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 75.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Manhara

Manhara 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 Manhara

Manhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikosa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Manhara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Manhara is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manhara

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

Health Facilities in Manhara

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

FAQs about Manhara