Manke - Malegaon, Nashik

Manke is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Manke village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manke is 550208. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 423205 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Manke

According to the 2011 Census, Manke village had a total population of 984 people, including 531 males and 453 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.37%, with male literacy at 79.39% and female literacy at 59.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Manke

Manke 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 Manke

Manke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Borvihir, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Manke is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Manke is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manke

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

Health Facilities in Manke

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

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