Manikpur - Jaithari, Anuppur

Manikpur is a village situated in the Jaithari tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaithari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Manaora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 501996. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.25 hectares and falls under the 484330 pincode. Jaithari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Manikpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 466 people, including 224 males and 242 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.51%, with male literacy at 70.56% and female literacy at 49.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaithari, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithari to Manikpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Manikpur is about 30 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 Manikpur

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

FAQs about Manikpur