Manikavalsa - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Manikavalsa is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kapalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikavalsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikavalsa is 428804. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Manikavalsa

According to the 2011 Census, Manikavalsa village had a total population of 132 people, including 60 males and 72 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.67%, with male literacy at 16.00% and female literacy at 17.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1326072
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241014
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1316071
Literate Population18810
Illiterate Population1145262

Nearby Villages of Manikavalsa

Manikavalsa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Manikavalsa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Manikavalsa.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Manikavalsa is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Manikavalsa is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikavalsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Manikavalsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Manikavalsa

Where is Manikavalsa located?

Manikavalsa village is located in Bandhugaon Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Manikavalsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Manikavalsa is Kapalada.

What is the pincode of Manikavalsa?

The pincode of Manikavalsa is 764027.

What is the population of Manikavalsa?

Manikavalsa had a total population of 132, including 60 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Manikavalsa?

Manikavalsa had 27 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manikavalsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manikavalsa was 16.67%. Male literacy was 16.00% and female literacy was 17.24%.