Manik Chauri - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Manik Chauri is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Chhuikhadan and around 86 km from Rajnandgaon. Jom serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manik Chauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manik Chauri is 440165. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.38 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Manik Chauri

As per Census 2011, Manik Chauri village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 261 males and 236 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manik Chauri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Manik Chauri

Manik Chauri 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 Manik Chauri

Manik Chauri 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Manik Chauri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Manik Chauri is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manik Chauri

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

Health Facilities in Manik Chauri

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

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