Manjaguni - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Manjaguni is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Honnebailu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjaguni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjaguni is 603375. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.98 hectares and falls under the 581353 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Manjaguni

According to the 2011 Census, Manjaguni village had a total population of 1,585 people, including 797 males and 788 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.43%, with male literacy at 91.77% and female literacy at 77.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Manjaguni

Manjaguni 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 Manjaguni

Manjaguni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Manjaguni is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Manjaguni is about 38 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 Manjaguni

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

Health Facilities in Manjaguni

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

FAQs about Manjaguni