Manikyapur - Dharakote, Ganjam

Manikyapur is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Badagada and around 80 km from Chatrapur. Manikyapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikyapur is 411150. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Manikyapur

As per Census 2011, Manikyapur village has a total population of 3,228 people, consisting of 1,627 males and 1,601 females. The village has 708 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 436 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,722 literate and 1,506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 892 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikyapur

Manikyapur 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 Manikyapur

Manikyapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Manikyapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Manikyapur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikyapur

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

Health Facilities in Manikyapur

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

FAQs about Manikyapur