Mankhera - Kathumar, Alwar

Mankhera is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Ishrota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankhera is 073735. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 321605 pincode. Nagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mankhera

As per Census 2011, Mankhera village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 555 males and 517 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 650 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,072555517
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708783
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769086
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21138
Literate Population650405245
Illiterate Population422150272

Nearby Villages of Mankhera

Mankhera 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)
BadikaSouth-West1.52 km
DayalpuraNorth1.70 km
KankroliNorth-West1.97 km
IshrotaSouth-West2.13 km
Indra ColonyNorth-East2.36 km
RanotaSouth2.63 km
IshrotiWest2.68 km
RelaSouth3.09 km
KathoomarSouth-East3.11 km
PahariNorth3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mankhera

Public transport in the Mankhera is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brij Nagar, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagar to Mankhera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Mankhera is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankhera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mankhera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Mankhera

Where is Mankhera located?

Mankhera village is located in Kathumar Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mankhera?

The Gram Panchayat of Mankhera is Ishrota.

What is the pincode of Mankhera?

The pincode of Mankhera is 321605.

What is the population of Mankhera?

Mankhera has a total population of 1,072, including 555 males and 517 females.

How many households are there in Mankhera?

There are 179 households in Mankhera.

What is the literacy rate in Mankhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankhera is 60.63%. Male literacy is 72.97% and female literacy is 47.39%.