Manikchouri

Manikchouri is a village located in Masturi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Masturi (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Manikchauri P is the gram panchayat of Manikchouri village.

Here you can discover what makes Manikchouri unique in its vibrant Masturi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Manikchouri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Manikchouri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Manikchouri is 438901. The village spans a total geographical area of 666.705 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495551. Bilaspur is nearest town to Manikchouri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Manikchouri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Masturi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Manikchouri

Population of Manikchouri

According to the 2011 Census, Manikchouri has a total population of about 2,272, with approximately 1,117 males and 1,155 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 362 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 394 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 600. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.57%, with male literacy at about 63.29% and female literacy near 38.27%. There are around 544 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Manikchouri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Manikchouri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Manikchouri. As per the 2011 stats, Manikchouri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Manikchouri

Knowing the nearby villages of Manikchouri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Manikchouri.

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