Manikonta - Dornapal, Sukma

Manikonta is a village situated in the Dornapal tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Konta and around 128 km from Dantewada. Manikonta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikonta is 450378. The village covers a total geographical area of 1645.45 hectares and falls under the 494114 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Manikonta

According to the 2011 Census, Manikonta village had a total population of 482 people, including 236 males and 246 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.62%, with male literacy at 29.67% and female literacy at 15.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 482.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikonta

Manikonta 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 Manikonta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Manikonta. The nearest railway station is Manuguru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Manikonta is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Manikonta is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikonta

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

Health Facilities in Manikonta

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

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