Mankapur Village - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Mankapur is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Mankapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankapur is 173748. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.41 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mankapur

As per Census 2011, Mankapur village has a total population of 2,465 people, consisting of 1,267 males and 1,198 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 492 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,241 literate and 1,224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,465 1,267 1,198
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 492 260 232
Scheduled Castes (SC) 350 180 170
Literate Population 1,241 738 503
Illiterate Population 1,224 529 695

Nearby Villages of Mankapur

Mankapur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
RajderwaNorth-East1.25 km
Bakawli DalpurNorth-West1.72 km
Lalpur Bhawan DihSouth-West2.03 km
Bhagwanpur Shiv PurSouth-East2.29 km
MadrahwaaEast2.53 km
SangrampurSouth2.59 km
BhaggaurEast2.94 km
LatthawarWest2.96 km
GainsariNorth2.98 km
BanjeriaNorth3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mankapur

Mankapur 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 Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Mankapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Mankapur is about 48 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 Mankapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mankapur

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

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

FAQs about Mankapur

Where is Mankapur located?

Mankapur village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mankapur?

Mankapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mankapur?

The pincode of Mankapur is 271205.

What is the population of Mankapur?

Mankapur has a total population of 2,465, including 1,267 males and 1,198 females.

How many households are there in Mankapur?

There are 354 households in Mankapur.

What is the literacy rate in Mankapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankapur is 50.34%. Male literacy is 58.25% and female literacy is 41.99%.