Manikonta Village Overview
Manikonta is a village in Konta tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 28 km from Konta tehsil headquarters and around 128 km from Dantewada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Manikonta village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Manikonta village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikonta is 450378. The village covers a geographical area of 1645.45 hectares and has a pincode of 494122. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Location Map of Manikonta
Population & Demographics of Manikonta
This section provides population and demographic details of Manikonta village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 482 | 236 | 246 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 62 | 27 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 482 | 236 | 246 |
| Literate Population | 95 | 62 | 33 |
| Illiterate Population | 387 | 174 | 213 |
Key population details of Manikonta village are given below:
- Manikonta village is a small village with a total population of around 482, including approximately 236 males and 246 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 482 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Manikonta village is low, with a literacy rate of about 19.71%.
- There are around 123 households in Manikonta village.
Transport & Connectivity of Manikonta
Transport facilities help residents of Manikonta village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Manikonta
The following villages are located close to Manikonta and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manikonta
- Where is Manikonta located?
- Manikonta village is located in Konta Tehsil, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Manikonta?
- Manikonta is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Manikonta?
- The pincode of Manikonta is 494122.
- What is the population of Manikonta?
- Manikonta has a total population of 482, including 236 males and 246 females.
- How many households are there in Manikonta?
- There are 123 households in Manikonta.
- What is the literacy rate in Manikonta?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manikonta is 19.71%. Male literacy is 26.27% and female literacy is 13.41%.