Manegaon - Katangi, Balaghat

Manegaon is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Manegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manegaon is 497256. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.78 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Manegaon

As per Census 2011, Manegaon village has a total population of 2,322 people, consisting of 1,149 males and 1,173 females. The village has 526 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,675 literate and 647 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3221,1491,173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236114122
Scheduled Castes (SC)450202248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281612
Literate Population1,675922753
Illiterate Population647227420

Nearby Villages of Manegaon

Manegaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeothanaNorth-West1.53 km
ChikmaraEast1.55 km
ChaukhandiSouth-East1.63 km
MaheduliSouth-West2.20 km
PatharwadaNorth-East2.50 km
PauniyaSouth2.52 km
KhairlangiNorth2.67 km
KhajriSouth-East2.91 km
TakadiWest3.25 km
DhankosaSouth3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manegaon

Manegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Manegaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Manegaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Manegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Manegaon

Where is Manegaon located?

Manegaon village is located in Katangi Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manegaon?

Manegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manegaon?

The pincode of Manegaon is 481445.

What is the population of Manegaon?

Manegaon has a total population of 2,322, including 1,149 males and 1,173 females.

How many households are there in Manegaon?

There are 526 households in Manegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Manegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manegaon is 72.14%. Male literacy is 80.24% and female literacy is 64.19%.