Mankapal - Gadiras, Sukma

Mankapal is a village situated in the Gadiras tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Sukma and around 60 km from Dantewada. Mankapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankapal is 450653. The village covers a total geographical area of 1210.49 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mankapal 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 Mankapal

According to the 2011 Census, Mankapal village had a total population of 948 people, including 478 males and 470 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.20%, with male literacy at 38.44% and female literacy at 13.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 948.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankapal

Mankapal 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 Mankapal

Mankapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Mankapal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Mankapal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankapal

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

Health Facilities in Mankapal

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

FAQs about Mankapal