Manani - Akhnoor, Jammu

Manani is a village situated in the Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akhnoor and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jammu. Jamotian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manani is 005480. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.8 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Manani

According to the 2011 Census, Manani village had a total population of 829 people, including 444 males and 385 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 51.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Manani

Manani 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 Manani

Public transport in the Manani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Manani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Manani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manani

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

Health Facilities in Manani

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

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