Manasila - Polasara, Ganjam

Manasila is a village situated in the Polasara tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Polasara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bellagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manasila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manasila is 411596. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Polasara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Manasila

According to the 2011 Census, Manasila village had a total population of 1,582 people, including 779 males and 803 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 88.19% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Manasila

Manasila 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 Manasila

Manasila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polasara to Manasila is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Manasila is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manasila

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

Health Facilities in Manasila

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

FAQs about Manasila