Manohara - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Manohara is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Simga and around 64 km from Raipur. Manohara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manohara is 443494. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.32 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Manohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manohara

As per Census 2011, Manohara village has a total population of 1,771 people, consisting of 885 males and 886 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,063 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,771885886
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258132126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247114133
Literate Population1,063623440
Illiterate Population708262446

Nearby Villages of Manohara

Manohara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhiwanpuriNorth-East1.87 km
KhargadihSouth-East1.93 km
MotiyaridihNorth2.00 km
LawarSouth2.22 km
AkaltaraNorth-West3.00 km
DhabadihNorth-East3.28 km
Moh BhathaEast3.55 km
ChaurengaWest3.66 km
Bhothdih(chaurenga)South-West3.96 km
Mandhar KalanNorth-West4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manohara

Manohara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Manohara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Manohara is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manohara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Manohara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Manohara

Where is Manohara located?

Manohara village is located in Simga Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manohara?

Manohara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manohara?

The pincode of Manohara is 493118.

What is the population of Manohara?

Manohara has a total population of 1,771, including 885 males and 886 females.

How many households are there in Manohara?

There are 340 households in Manohara.

What is the literacy rate in Manohara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manohara is 60.02%. Male literacy is 70.40% and female literacy is 49.66%.