Manikwada - Ner, Yavatmal

Manikwada is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Manikwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Manikwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikwada is 542037. The village covers a total geographical area of 1000 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Manikwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manikwada

According to the 2011 Census, Manikwada village had a total population of 2,889 people, including 1,508 males and 1,381 females, living in 722 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.07%, with male literacy at 92.91% and female literacy at 84.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikwada

Manikwada 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 Manikwada

Manikwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Manikwada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Manikwada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikwada

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

Health Facilities in Manikwada

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

FAQs about Manikwada