Manikapatana - Rayagada, Gajapati

Manikapatana is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Garabandha and around 88 km from Paralakhemundi. Gangabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikapatana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikapatana is 414903. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Manikapatana

According to the 2011 Census, Manikapatana village had a total population of 241 people, including 111 males and 130 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.89%, with male literacy at 51.02% and female literacy at 43.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikapatana

Manikapatana 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 Manikapatana

Manikapatana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Manikapatana is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Manikapatana is about 88 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 Manikapatana

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

Health Facilities in Manikapatana

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

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