Manja - Batouli, Surguja

Manja is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Manja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manja is 433536. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.68 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Manja

According to the 2011 Census, Manja village had a total population of 955 people, including 471 males and 484 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.06%, with male literacy at 58.16% and female literacy at 42.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 604.

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

Nearby Villages of Manja

Manja 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 Manja

Manja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Manja is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manja

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

Health Facilities in Manja

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

FAQs about Manja