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

According to the 2011 Census, Manada village had a total population of 1,263 people, including 637 males and 626 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.92%, with male literacy at 81.90% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 642.

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

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