Mankapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Mankapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonel Ganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Mankapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankapur is 174863. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.61 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonel Ganj is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mankapur

As per Census 2011, Mankapur village has a total population of 1,261 people, consisting of 634 males and 627 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonel Ganj to Mankapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Mankapur is about 39 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 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