Mankha - Kantapada, Cuttack

Mankha is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Gobindpur and around 35 km from Cuttack. Govindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankha is 400188. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 754003 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mankha

According to the 2011 Census, Mankha village had a total population of 934 people, including 475 males and 459 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.66%, with male literacy at 95.14% and female literacy at 84.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankha

Mankha 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 Mankha

Public transport in the Mankha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Mankha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Mankha is about 35 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 Mankha

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

Health Facilities in Mankha

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

FAQs about Mankha