Manjani - Devakottai, Sivaganga

Manjani is a village situated in the Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devakottai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Maviduthikkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjani is 640181. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.48 hectares and falls under the 630311 pincode. Devakottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Manjani

According to the 2011 Census, Manjani village had a total population of 404 people, including 208 males and 196 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.70%, with male literacy at 88.21% and female literacy at 74.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population404208196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271314
Scheduled Castes (SC)382117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population308172136
Illiterate Population963660

Nearby Villages of Manjani

Manjani 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)
ThalanendalSouth-East1.07 km
MaviduthikottaiEast1.52 km
ThirumanavayalNorth-West1.55 km
VasandaniSouth-West1.64 km
ThalakkavayalNorth-East2.44 km
ThatchavayalNorth2.58 km
KodikkottaiEast2.63 km
KadagampattiEast2.90 km
KotturWest3.45 km
PanangulamSouth3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manjani

Manjani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devakottai Road, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Manjani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manjani

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

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

Health Facilities in Manjani

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

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

FAQs about Manjani

Where is Manjani located?

Manjani village is located in Devakottai Taluka, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manjani?

The Gram Panchayat of Manjani is Maviduthikkottai.

What is the pincode of Manjani?

The pincode of Manjani is 630311.

What is the population of Manjani?

Manjani had a total population of 404, including 208 males and 196 females.

How many households are there in Manjani?

Manjani had 89 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manjani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manjani was 81.70%. Male literacy was 88.21% and female literacy was 74.73%.