Manikapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Manikapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Manikapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikapur is 201469. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.63 hectares and falls under the 222165 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Manikapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Manikapur

As per Census 2011, Manikapur village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 294 males and 283 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikapur

Manikapur 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 Manikapur

Manikapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakhsha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Manikapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Manikapur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikapur

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

Health Facilities in Manikapur

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

FAQs about Manikapur