Manada - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Manada is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Ghatgaon and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manada is 386693. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Manada

As per Census 2011, Manada village has a total population of 1,263 people, consisting of 637 males and 626 females. The village has 299 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 767 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 642 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manada

Manada 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 Manada

Manada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Manada is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Manada is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manada

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

Health Facilities in Manada

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

FAQs about Manada