Manikpat - Arambag, Hooghly

Manikpat is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Arambag and around 78 km from Chinsura. Salepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpat is 324310. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.3 hectares and falls under the 712617 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Manikpat

As per Census 2011, Manikpat village has a total population of 4,097 people, consisting of 2,150 males and 1,947 females. The village has 864 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,156 literate and 941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,088 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpat

Manikpat 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 Manikpat

Manikpat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Manikpat is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Manikpat is about 78 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 Manikpat

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

Health Facilities in Manikpat

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

FAQs about Manikpat