Mankunda - Bhograi, Balasore

Mankunda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhograi and around 74 km from Baleshwar. Analia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankunda is 391598. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 756036 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Mankunda

According to the 2011 Census, Mankunda village had a total population of 1,674 people, including 863 males and 811 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.09%, with male literacy at 94.19% and female literacy at 81.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankunda

Mankunda 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 Mankunda

Mankunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mankunda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mankunda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankunda

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

Health Facilities in Mankunda

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

FAQs about Mankunda