Manjuripada - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Manjuripada is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Nihalprasad and around 52 km from Dhenkanal. Dasamanpatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjuripada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjuripada is 402787. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Manjuripada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Manjuripada

As per Census 2011, Manjuripada village has a total population of 823 people, consisting of 434 males and 389 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 609 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manjuripada

Manjuripada 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 Manjuripada

Manjuripada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Manjuripada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Manjuripada is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manjuripada

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

Health Facilities in Manjuripada

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

FAQs about Manjuripada