Mangra - Barwadih, Latehar

Mangra is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Mangra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangra is 366950. The village covers a total geographical area of 592 hectares and falls under the 822111 pincode. Daltonganj is the nearest town.

Mangra 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 Mangra

According to the 2011 Census, Mangra village had a total population of 2,459 people, including 1,250 males and 1,209 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.16%, with male literacy at 62.28% and female literacy at 45.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 928, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,228.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangra

Mangra 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 Mangra

Mangra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mangra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Mangra is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangra

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

Health Facilities in Mangra

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

FAQs about Mangra