Mankot - Thanagazi, Alwar

Mankot is a village situated in the Thanagazi tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanagazi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Dwarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankot is 073082. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 301022 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mankot

As per Census 2011, Mankot village has a total population of 1,770 people, consisting of 937 males and 833 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 587 literate and 1,183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 182 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,770937833
Child Population (0–6 yrs)375194181
Scheduled Castes (SC)1095950
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1828894
Literate Population587441146
Illiterate Population1,183496687

Nearby Villages of Mankot

Mankot 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)
SurjanpurNorth1.14 km
DwarapurEast1.44 km
HeenslaSouth-West1.72 km
Bas BeesaNorth-East1.94 km
Basai AbhairamEast2.46 km
BiharisarSouth-East2.60 km
DhigariyaSouth2.76 km
BakhatpuraSouth-West2.84 km
Barh DoliEast3.13 km
Barh GoojranNorth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mankot

Mankot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahwa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Mankot is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Mankot is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankot

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mankot

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mankot

Where is Mankot located?

Mankot village is located in Thanagazi Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mankot?

The Gram Panchayat of Mankot is Dwarapur.

What is the pincode of Mankot?

The pincode of Mankot is 301022.

What is the population of Mankot?

Mankot has a total population of 1,770, including 937 males and 833 females.

How many households are there in Mankot?

There are 315 households in Mankot.

What is the literacy rate in Mankot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankot is 33.16%. Male literacy is 47.07% and female literacy is 17.53%.