Mankapur - Silwani, Raisen

Mankapur is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Pathapondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankapur is 484840. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.05 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mankapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mankapur village had a total population of 267 people, including 138 males and 129 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.35%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 59.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankapur

Mankapur 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 Mankapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mankapur. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Mankapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Mankapur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankapur

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

Health Facilities in Mankapur

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

FAQs about Mankapur