Mankiria - Jaleswar, Balasore

Mankiria is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Raibania and around 70 km from Baleshwar. Makidia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankiria is 391376. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mankiria

As per Census 2011, Mankiria village has a total population of 2,678 people, consisting of 1,411 males and 1,267 females. The village has 652 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,960 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mankiria are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mankiria

Mankiria 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 Mankiria

Mankiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dantan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mankiria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mankiria is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankiria

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

Health Facilities in Mankiria

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

FAQs about Mankiria