Maniko - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Maniko is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 18.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maniko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maniko is 311055. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.16 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Maniko village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Maniko

According to the 2011 Census, Maniko village had a total population of 1,354 people, including 712 males and 642 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.80%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 69.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 647.

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

Nearby Villages of Maniko

Maniko 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 Maniko

Maniko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Maniko is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Maniko is about 18.9 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 Maniko

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

Health Facilities in Maniko

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

FAQs about Maniko