Manikpur - Bhiti, Ambedkar Nagar

Manikpur is a village situated in the Bhiti tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiti and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Manikpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 168559. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 224168 pincode. Ambedkarnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Manikpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 705 people, including 343 males and 362 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.08%, with male literacy at 72.79% and female literacy at 53.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373.

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 Population705343362
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1204971
Scheduled Castes (SC)373161212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population369214155
Illiterate Population336129207

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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)
SivsaWest1.10 km
VarsavaSouth-East1.17 km
JaitupurSouth-West1.34 km
Ranepur KodvarEast1.42 km
RevnaNorth1.57 km
SehmalpurNorth-East1.73 km
Medva RaghubanseNorth-East1.75 km
KevatahiEast1.97 km
MukundepurSouth-East2.15 km
RevaleWest2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 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 Ambedkarnagar to Manikpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Manikpur 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 Manikpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

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

FAQs about Manikpur

Where is Manikpur located?

Manikpur village is located in Bhiti Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Manikpur?

Manikpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manikpur?

The pincode of Manikpur is 224168.

What is the population of Manikpur?

Manikpur had a total population of 705, including 343 males and 362 females.

How many households are there in Manikpur?

Manikpur had 119 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manikpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manikpur was 63.08%. Male literacy was 72.79% and female literacy was 53.26%.