Manchamara - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Manchamara is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sahajbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manchamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manchamara is 384093. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Manchamara

According to the 2011 Census, Manchamara village had a total population of 682 people, including 331 males and 351 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.98%, with male literacy at 80.92% and female literacy at 57.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Manchamara

Manchamara 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 Manchamara

Manchamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Manchamara is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Manchamara 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 Manchamara

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

Health Facilities in Manchamara

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

FAQs about Manchamara