Manikpunj - Nandgaon, Nashik

Manikpunj is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Manikpunj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpunj is 550389. The village covers a total geographical area of 840 hectares and falls under the 423106 pincode. Nandgaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Manikpunj

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpunj village had a total population of 1,357 people, including 707 males and 650 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 66.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpunj

Manikpunj 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 Manikpunj

Manikpunj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpar Khed, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandgaon to Manikpunj is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Manikpunj is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpunj

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

Health Facilities in Manikpunj

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

FAQs about Manikpunj