Mankendi - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Mankendi is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Mankedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankendi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankendi is 489645. The village covers a total geographical area of 868.16 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mankendi

As per Census 2011, Mankendi village has a total population of 3,369 people, consisting of 1,739 males and 1,630 females. The village has 813 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 427 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,275 literate and 1,094 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 976 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankendi

Mankendi 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 Mankendi

Mankendi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Mankendi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Mankendi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankendi

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

Health Facilities in Mankendi

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

FAQs about Mankendi