Manihari - Birni, Giridih

Manihari is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Bangarakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manihari is 352267. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 825324 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Manihari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagodar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manihari

According to the 2011 Census, Manihari village had a total population of 1,623 people, including 832 males and 791 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.10%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 41.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,623832791
Child Population (0–6 yrs)299148151
Scheduled Castes (SC)423221202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population809546263
Illiterate Population814286528

Nearby Villages of Manihari

Manihari 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)
RajadaurNorth1.40 km
GuritanrSouth1.62 km
RatanpuraSouth1.77 km
KapiloNorth-West1.88 km
JitkundiNorth-East1.93 km
MakhmargoSouth-East2.14 km
Bangra KhurdSouth2.47 km
Bangra KalanSouth-West2.56 km
BirindaNorth-West2.59 km
PandariaNorth2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manihari

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Manihari. The nearest railway station is Keshwari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Giridih to Manihari is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manihari

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

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

Health Facilities in Manihari

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

Where is Manihari located?

Manihari village is located in Birni Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Manihari?

The Gram Panchayat of Manihari is Bangarakala.

What is the pincode of Manihari?

The pincode of Manihari is 825324.

What is the population of Manihari?

Manihari had a total population of 1,623, including 832 males and 791 females.

How many households are there in Manihari?

Manihari had 265 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manihari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manihari was 61.10%. Male literacy was 79.82% and female literacy was 41.09%.