Manikundal - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Manikundal is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Erasama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikundal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikundal is 397374. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Manikundal

According to the 2011 Census, Manikundal village had a total population of 376 people, including 203 males and 173 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.03%, with male literacy at 97.85% and female literacy at 89.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikundal

Manikundal 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 Manikundal

Manikundal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Manikundal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Manikundal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikundal

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

Health Facilities in Manikundal

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

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