Manduki - Astaranga, Puri

Manduki is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Manduki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manduki is 409259. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Manduki

As per Census 2011, Manduki village has a total population of 907 people, consisting of 442 males and 465 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manduki

Manduki 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 Manduki

Manduki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Manduki is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Manduki is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manduki

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

Health Facilities in Manduki

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

FAQs about Manduki