Manikpur - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Manikpur is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badkhaman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 391013. The village covers a total geographical area of 671 hectares and falls under the 757077 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 1,636 people, including 847 males and 789 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.97%, with male literacy at 67.95% and female literacy at 39.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,590.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Manikpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Manikpur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpur

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

FAQs about Manikpur