Manikpur - Warud, Amravati

Manikpur is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Palasona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 532474. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.01 hectares and falls under the 444907 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Morshi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manikpur

As per Census 2011, Manikpur village has a total population of 652 people, consisting of 355 males and 297 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 616 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population652355297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633429
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)616335281
Literate Population541310231
Illiterate Population1114566

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhamandhasNorth1.11 km
NagziriSouth-East1.89 km
Jamgaon KhadkaSouth-West2.03 km
KumudaraNorth-West2.05 km
KumdaraWest2.14 km
PalsonaNorth-East2.49 km
JogikhedaNorth3.38 km
BargaonSouth3.68 km
KhadkaSouth-West3.77 km
BenodaSouth-East3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Benoda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Manikpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Manikpur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Manikpur

Where is Manikpur located?

Manikpur village is located in Warud Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manikpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Manikpur is Palasona.

What is the pincode of Manikpur?

The pincode of Manikpur is 444907.

What is the population of Manikpur?

Manikpur has a total population of 652, including 355 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Manikpur?

There are 87 households in Manikpur.

What is the literacy rate in Manikpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manikpur is 82.98%. Male literacy is 87.32% and female literacy is 77.78%.