Manhira - Tarbha, Sonepur

Manhira is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Tarbha and around 33 km from Subarnapur. Sibtula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manhira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manhira is 419682. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Manhira

As per Census 2011, Manhira village has a total population of 359 people, consisting of 187 males and 172 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population359187172
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562531
Scheduled Castes (SC)1397465
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281315
Literate Population20913277
Illiterate Population1505595

Nearby Villages of Manhira

Manhira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadmapurNorth0.94 km
BainrasarSouth-West1.10 km
SibtulaEast1.12 km
KandagadWest1.87 km
AtasinghaWest1.93 km
BhalubahalNorth-West1.93 km
GarjaSouth-East2.24 km
RambhasindholNorth2.66 km
JhartarbhaEast2.81 km
GhatkaintaraNorth-East2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manhira

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Manhira. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Manhira is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Manhira is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manhira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Manhira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Manhira

Where is Manhira located?

Manhira village is located in Tarbha Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manhira?

The Gram Panchayat of Manhira is Sibtula.

What is the pincode of Manhira?

The pincode of Manhira is 767016.

What is the population of Manhira?

Manhira has a total population of 359, including 187 males and 172 females.

How many households are there in Manhira?

There are 80 households in Manhira.

What is the literacy rate in Manhira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manhira is 58.22%. Male literacy is 70.59% and female literacy is 44.77%.