Manarkhed - Balapur, Akola

Manarkhed is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Manarkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manarkhed is 529942. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.9 hectares and falls under the 444109 pincode. Balapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Manarkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Manarkhed village had a total population of 1,582 people, including 809 males and 773 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.18%, with male literacy at 92.68% and female literacy at 79.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Manarkhed

Manarkhed 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 Manarkhed

Manarkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balapur to Manarkhed is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Manarkhed is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manarkhed

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

Health Facilities in Manarkhed

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

FAQs about Manarkhed