Manikor - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Manikor is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikor is 310341. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.88 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Manikor

According to the 2011 Census, Manikor village had a total population of 1,886 people, including 964 males and 922 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.23%, with male literacy at 70.57% and female literacy at 53.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikor

Manikor 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 Manikor

Manikor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Manikor is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Manikor is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikor

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

Health Facilities in Manikor

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

FAQs about Manikor