Manikpur - Lormi, Mungeli

Manikpur is a village situated in the Lormi tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Lormi and around 75 km from Bilaspur. Singhanpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 437771. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.76 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 436 people, including 224 males and 212 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.22%, with male literacy at 70.88% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Manikpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Manikpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpur

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

FAQs about Manikpur