Manigam - Anantnag East (Mattan), Anantnag

Manigam is a village situated in the Anantnag East (Mattan) tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from Anantnag and around 10 km from Anantnag. Manigam village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manigam is 003648. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.7 hectares and falls under the 192125 pincode. Seer is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Manigam

According to the 2011 Census, Manigam village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 675 males and 600 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.14%, with male literacy at 65.67% and female literacy at 46.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Manigam

Manigam 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 Manigam

Manigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seer to Manigam is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Manigam is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manigam

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

Health Facilities in Manigam

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

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