Manikpur - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Manikpur is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Sarangarh and around 62 km from Raigarh. Boirdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 435505. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.47 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 444 people, including 232 males and 212 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.12%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 62.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Manikpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Manikpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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