Manikpur - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Manikpur is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Vijaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 503500. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.19 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 102 km away.

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

Population of Manikpur

As per Census 2011, Manikpur village has a total population of 795 people, consisting of 419 males and 376 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gondwali, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Manikpur is about 102 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpur

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

FAQs about Manikpur