Manikpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Manikpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 27.2 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 324706. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.51 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Manikpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 849 people, including 425 males and 424 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 77.39% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Manikpur

Manikpur 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 Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Manikpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Manikpur is about 27.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpur

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

Health Facilities in Manikpur

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

FAQs about Manikpur