Manikpur - Harraiya, Basti

Manikpur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Manikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 179531. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.61 hectares and falls under the 272181 pincode. Basti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 1,900 people, including 943 males and 957 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.06%, with male literacy at 87.40% and female literacy at 68.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Manikpur

Manikpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parsa Tewari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Manikpur is about 36 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:

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:

FAQs about Manikpur