Manikchauri - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara
Manikchauri is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from Simga and around 68 km from Raipur. Motiyardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikchauri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikchauri is 443495. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.65 hectares and falls under the 493331 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Manikchauri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Manikchauri
Manikchauri 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dharampura | West | 2.11 km |
| Indori | South | 3.00 km |
| Dubha | South-West | 3.02 km |
| Gopal Bhawna | East | 3.19 km |
| Nawghata | North-East | 3.38 km |
| Mirmitti | South-West | 3.99 km |
| Jinda | South-West | 4.57 km |
| Khairjhiti | West | 4.73 km |
| Baharmuda | South-East | 4.76 km |
| Ghorewara | East | 5.45 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Manikchauri
The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Manikchauri is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Manikchauri is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Manikchauri
Where is Manikchauri located?
Manikchauri village is located in Simga Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Manikchauri?
The Gram Panchayat of Manikchauri is Motiyardih.
What is the pincode of Manikchauri?
The pincode of Manikchauri is 493331.