Manatu - Barwadih, Latehar

Manatu is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Ganeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manatu is 367004. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.6 hectares and falls under the 822123 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Manatu

According to the 2011 Census, Manatu village had a total population of 402 people, including 201 males and 201 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.99%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 28.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Manatu

Manatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Manatu is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Manatu