Manikpur - Bamangola, Malda

Manikpur is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Pakuahat and around 43.8 km from English Bazar. Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpur is 312838. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.39 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Manikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpur village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 568 males and 517 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 77.38% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Manikpur is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Manikpur is about 43.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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