Manikipur - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Manikipur is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Patkura and around 22 km from Kendrapara . Talasanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikipur is 396880. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Manikipur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikipur village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 578 males and 616 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.86%, with male literacy at 88.51% and female literacy at 75.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikipur

Manikipur 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 Manikipur

Manikipur 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 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Manikipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Manikipur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikipur

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

Health Facilities in Manikipur

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

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