Mankaura - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Mankaura is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Mankoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankaura is 173760. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.01 hectares and falls under the 271208 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mankaura 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 Mankaura

According to the 2011 Census, Mankaura village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 959 males and 824 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.12%, with male literacy at 69.69% and female literacy at 37.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankaura

Mankaura 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 Mankaura

Mankaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Mankaura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Mankaura is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankaura

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

Health Facilities in Mankaura

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

FAQs about Mankaura