Mankadchuan - Kantabanji, Balangir

Mankadchuan is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Turekela and around 89 km from Balangir. Khagsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankadchuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankadchuan is 420884. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Mankadchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Mankadchuan village had a total population of 693 people, including 341 males and 352 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.13%, with male literacy at 60.57% and female literacy at 34.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankadchuan

Mankadchuan 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 Mankadchuan

Mankadchuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Mankadchuan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mankadchuan is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankadchuan

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

Health Facilities in Mankadchuan

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

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