Manikara - Amta - I, Howrah

Manikara is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.4 km from Amta and around 34 km from Howrah. Kanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikara is 332651. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.75 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Manikara

According to the 2011 Census, Manikara village had a total population of 2,797 people, including 1,409 males and 1,388 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.88%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 77.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikara

Manikara 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 Manikara

Manikara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Manikara is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Manikara is about 34 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 Manikara

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

Health Facilities in Manikara

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

FAQs about Manikara