Mandaf - Mankapur, Gonda

Mandaf is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Mandap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandaf village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandaf is 175899. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.19 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mandaf

As per Census 2011, Mandaf village has a total population of 870 people, consisting of 437 males and 433 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population870437433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376770
Scheduled Castes (SC)285134151
Literate Population501279222
Illiterate Population369158211

Nearby Villages of Mandaf

Mandaf 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dev GaonNorth-West0.93 km
Pikaura BuzurgNorth-East1.09 km
ShankarpurSouth-West1.16 km
PahiyadihSouth1.30 km
Bichhiya MisraSouth-East1.31 km
Pipra BuzurgEast1.41 km
NetuvaNorth-East1.70 km
JagannathpurWest1.74 km
TeekerNorth-West1.93 km
DomaipurNorth-West1.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandaf

Mandaf is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsa Tewari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Mandaf is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Mandaf 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 Mandaf

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mandaf

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mandaf

Where is Mandaf located?

Mandaf village is located in Mankapur Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mandaf?

The Gram Panchayat of Mandaf is Mandap.

What is the pincode of Mandaf?

The pincode of Mandaf is 271302.

What is the population of Mandaf?

Mandaf has a total population of 870, including 437 males and 433 females.

How many households are there in Mandaf?

There are 137 households in Mandaf.

What is the literacy rate in Mandaf?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandaf is 57.59%. Male literacy is 63.84% and female literacy is 51.27%.