Mankund - Hatpiplya, Dewas

Mankund is a village situated in the Hatpiplya tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatpiplya and around 3 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Mankund village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankund is 474110. The village covers a total geographical area of 1462.9 hectares and falls under the 455223 pincode. Indore is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mankund

According to the 2011 Census, Mankund village had a total population of 4,357 people, including 2,252 males and 2,105 females, living in 913 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 54.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,575, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankund

Mankund 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 Mankund

Mankund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indore to Mankund is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mankund is about 3 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankund

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

Health Facilities in Mankund

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

FAQs about Mankund