Manikchouri - Pachpedi, Bilaspur

Manikchouri is a village situated in the Pachpedi tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Masturi and around 33 km from Bilaspur. Manikchauri (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikchouri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikchouri is 438901. The village covers a total geographical area of 666.705 hectares and falls under the 495551 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Manikchouri

According to the 2011 Census, Manikchouri village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,117 males and 1,155 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.16%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 44.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 600.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikchouri

Manikchouri 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 Manikchouri

Manikchouri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Manikchouri is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikchouri

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

Health Facilities in Manikchouri

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

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