Mankapur - 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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Mankapur village had a total population of 2,465 people, including 1,267 males and 1,198 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.90%, with male literacy at 73.29% and female literacy at 52.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mankapur