Manhora - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Manhora is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 43 km from Chhuriya and around 41 km from Rajnandgaon. Salhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manhora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manhora is 441042. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.91 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Manhora

As per Census 2011, Manhora village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 347 males and 331 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manhora are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population678347331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874839
Scheduled Castes (SC)1316566
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1367
Literate Population488279209
Illiterate Population19068122

Nearby Villages of Manhora

Manhora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Biru TolaSouth-West1.29 km
SalheNorth2.08 km
Banshi BanjariWest2.14 km
DhangaonWest2.71 km
ChandoNorth-West2.79 km
AyabandhaSouth2.88 km
PatharriNorth-East2.92 km
Ban NawagaonEast3.07 km
ManikpurSouth-West3.74 km
Bhandari BhardaNorth-West3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manhora

Manhora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Manhora is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Manhora is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manhora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Manhora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Manhora

Where is Manhora located?

Manhora village is located in Kumarda Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manhora?

The Gram Panchayat of Manhora is Salhe.

What is the pincode of Manhora?

The pincode of Manhora is 491558.

What is the population of Manhora?

Manhora has a total population of 678, including 347 males and 331 females.

How many households are there in Manhora?

There are 139 households in Manhora.

What is the literacy rate in Manhora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manhora is 71.98%. Male literacy is 80.40% and female literacy is 63.14%.