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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Mankapur village had a total population of 1,261 people, including 634 males and 627 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.91%, with male literacy at 60.30% and female literacy at 41.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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, 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