Manikkhamb - Igatpuri, Nashik

Manikkhamb is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Manikkhamb village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikkhamb is 551053. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.25 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Manikkhamb

According to the 2011 Census, Manikkhamb village had a total population of 3,244 people, including 1,599 males and 1,645 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.17%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 56.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 432.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikkhamb

Manikkhamb 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 Manikkhamb

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Manikkhamb. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Manikkhamb is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Manikkhamb is about 33 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 Manikkhamb

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

Health Facilities in Manikkhamb

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

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