Manduka - Darpan, Jajpur

Manduka is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Balichandrapur and around 65 km from Jajapur . Manduka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manduka is 401839. The village covers a total geographical area of 478 hectares and falls under the 754205 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Manduka

As per Census 2011, Manduka village has a total population of 2,666 people, consisting of 1,317 males and 1,349 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,491 literate and 1,175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,035 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manduka

Manduka 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 Manduka

Manduka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Manduka is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Manduka 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 Manduka

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

Health Facilities in Manduka

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

FAQs about Manduka