Manjhi Ama - Lailunga, Raigarh

Manjhi Ama is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kupakani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjhi Ama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjhi Ama is 434566. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.75 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Manjhi Ama

According to the 2011 Census, Manjhi Ama village had a total population of 703 people, including 353 males and 350 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.35%, with male literacy at 73.06% and female literacy at 39.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 528.

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

Nearby Villages of Manjhi Ama

Manjhi Ama 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 Manjhi Ama

Public transport in the Manjhi Ama is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Manjhi Ama is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Manjhi Ama is about 89 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 Manjhi Ama

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

Health Facilities in Manjhi Ama

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

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