Manjhukutni - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Manjhukutni is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Pakhanjur and around 163 km from Kanker. Belgal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjhukutni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjhukutni is 448323. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.05 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Manjhukutni

As per Census 2011, Manjhukutni village has a total population of 372 people, consisting of 193 males and 179 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population372193179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)300155145
Literate Population1669769
Illiterate Population20696110

Nearby Villages of Manjhukutni

Manjhukutni 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)
MehdaSouth-East1.30 km
Sawrup NagarNorth-East1.77 km
KalarkutniSouth-West1.87 km
Achin NagarEast2.40 km
BurkaNorth2.99 km
JurhanmehdaEast3.33 km
Chhote BethiyaSouth-West4.42 km
BechaghatSouth4.60 km
KhandiWest4.65 km
MachpalliNorth-East4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manjhukutni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Manjhukutni. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Manjhukutni is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Manjhukutni is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manjhukutni

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

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

Health Facilities in Manjhukutni

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Manjhukutni 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 Manjhukutni

Where is Manjhukutni located?

Manjhukutni village is located in Bande Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manjhukutni?

The Gram Panchayat of Manjhukutni is Belgal.

What is the pincode of Manjhukutni?

The pincode of Manjhukutni is 494777.

What is the population of Manjhukutni?

Manjhukutni has a total population of 372, including 193 males and 179 females.

How many households are there in Manjhukutni?

There are 74 households in Manjhukutni.

What is the literacy rate in Manjhukutni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manjhukutni is 44.62%. Male literacy is 50.26% and female literacy is 38.55%.