Mana - Baihar, Balaghat

Mana is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mana is 498207. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.32 hectares and falls under the 481117 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Mana

As per Census 2011, Mana village has a total population of 926 people, consisting of 436 males and 490 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,123 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 577 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 846 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mana

Mana 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 Mana

Public transport in the Mana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simariya Kajanwada, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Mana is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mana is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mana

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

Health Facilities in Mana

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

FAQs about Mana