Mankur - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Mankur is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Bagnan and around 50 km from Howrah. Baksihat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankur is 333021. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.17 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Mankur

According to the 2011 Census, Mankur village had a total population of 7,144 people, including 3,618 males and 3,526 females, living in 1,609 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 73.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankur

Mankur 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 Mankur

Mankur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deulti, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Mankur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Mankur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankur

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

Health Facilities in Mankur

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

FAQs about Mankur