Mankot

Mankot is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Mankot village. As per 2009 stats, Punder is the gram panchayat of Mankot village.

Here you can discover what makes Mankot unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Mankot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mankot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mankot is 008635. The village spans a total geographical area of 176.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176200. Nurpur is nearest town to Mankot village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mankot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nurpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mankot

Population of Mankot

According to the 2011 Census, Mankot has a total population of about 545, with approximately 267 males and 278 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 237 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 125. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.97%, with male literacy at about 72.66% and female literacy near 61.51%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mankot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mankot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mankot. As per the 2011 stats, Mankot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mankot

Knowing the nearby villages of Mankot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mankot.

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