Manikasara - Narayanganj, Mandla

Manikasara is a village situated in the Narayanganj tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narayanganj and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Maniksara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikasara is 492693. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.41 hectares and falls under the 481666 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Manikasara

As per Census 2011, Manikasara village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 426 males and 559 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,312 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 819 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikasara

Manikasara 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 Manikasara

Manikasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charghat Pipari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Manikasara is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Manikasara is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikasara

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

Health Facilities in Manikasara

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

FAQs about Manikasara