Manakapur - Nippani, Belagavi

Manakapur is a village situated in the Nippani taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Chikodi and around 120 km from Belgaum. Manakapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manakapur is 597147. The village covers a total geographical area of 944.31 hectares and falls under the 591216 pincode. Ichalkarange is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Manakapur

As per Census 2011, Manakapur village has a total population of 8,346 people, consisting of 4,302 males and 4,044 females. The village has 1,805 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 953 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,188 literate and 2,158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,620 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manakapur

Manakapur 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 Manakapur

Manakapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichalkarange to Manakapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Manakapur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manakapur

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

Health Facilities in Manakapur

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

FAQs about Manakapur