Manggapara - Selsella, West Garo Hills

Manggapara is a village situated in the Selsella subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Selsella and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Tura.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manggapara is 273059. The village falls under the 794105 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Selsella Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manggapara

According to the 2011 Census, Manggapara village had a total population of 263 people, including 146 males and 117 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 801 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.82%, with male literacy at 15.93% and female literacy at 11.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population263146117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463313
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255144111
Literate Population301812
Illiterate Population233128105

Nearby Villages of Manggapara

Manggapara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Manggapara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Manggapara.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Manggapara is about 29 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 Manggapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Manggapara

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

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

FAQs about Manggapara

Where is Manggapara located?

Manggapara village is located in Selsella Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Manggapara?

The pincode of Manggapara is 794105.

What is the population of Manggapara?

Manggapara had a total population of 263, including 146 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Manggapara?

Manggapara had 57 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manggapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manggapara was 13.82%. Male literacy was 15.93% and female literacy was 11.54%.