Manikapadar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Manikapadar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Meriabandhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikapadar is 423755. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Manikapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Manikapadar village had a total population of 795 people, including 398 males and 397 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.40%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikapadar

Manikapadar 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 Manikapadar

Manikapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Manikapadar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Manikapadar is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikapadar

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

Health Facilities in Manikapadar

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

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