Manatu - Simaria, Chatra

Manatu is a village situated in the Simaria subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simaria and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Hurnali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manatu is 349366. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 825103 pincode.

Manatu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Manatu

As per Census 2011, Manatu village has a total population of 884 people, consisting of 454 males and 430 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 408 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population884454430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1758491
Scheduled Castes (SC)408219189
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1145757
Literate Population454273181
Illiterate Population430181249

Nearby Villages of Manatu

Manatu 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)
LepoEast1.87 km
DeoriaSouth2.50 km
TutilwaSouth-West2.55 km
BasariaSouth2.60 km
PaehmohSouth-East3.14 km
HurmurNorth3.32 km
UrubNorth-East3.92 km
HanreEast4.95 km
HurnaliSouth5.06 km
TapsaNorth-East5.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manatu

Manatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kole, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Manatu is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manatu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Manatu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Manatu

Where is Manatu located?

Manatu village is located in Simaria Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manatu?

The Gram Panchayat of Manatu is Hurnali.

What is the pincode of Manatu?

The pincode of Manatu is 825103.

What is the population of Manatu?

Manatu has a total population of 884, including 454 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Manatu?

There are 141 households in Manatu.

What is the literacy rate in Manatu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manatu is 51.36%. Male literacy is 60.13% and female literacy is 42.09%.