Manikchak
Manikchak is a Town and Subdivision in Maldah District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Manikchak Block (CD) is 02219. The total area of Manikchak Subdivision is 348 km². Manikchak has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manikchak Subdivision
Manikchak Subdivision has a total of 88 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Manikchak Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur | Enayetpur | Manikchak |
| 2 | Anathpur | Enayetpur | English Bazar (35 km) |
| 3 | Anupnagar | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (45 km) |
| 4 | Arazi Mathurapur | Mathurapur | Malda (30 km) |
| 5 | Bagdukra | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (51 km) |
| 6 | Bahadurpur | Mathurapur | Manikchak |
| 7 | Bankipur | Manikchak | English Bazar (29 km) |
| 8 | Bara Bhabanipur | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 9 | Bhakta Ballabhpur | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (30 km) |
| 10 | Bishanpur Srirampara | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (26 km) |
| 11 | Bishnuprasad | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (23 km) |
| 12 | Biswambhar Binodpur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (45 km) |
| 13 | Brahman Gram | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 14 | Chandipur | Uttar Chandipur | English Bazar (43 km) |
| 15 | Chandipur Tafir | Dakshin Chandipur | Malda Town (46 km) |
| 16 | Chandipurmal | Dakshin Chandipur | English Bazar (49 km) |
| 17 | Chandpur | Enayetpur | Malda (35 km) |
| 18 | Chauki Mirdadpur | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (23 km) |
| 19 | Chhota Bhabanipur | Nurpur | Manikchak |
| 20 | Dakshin Chandipur | Dakshin Chandipur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 21 | Damodarpur | Chowki Mirdadpur | Manikchak |
| 22 | Dergama | Heeranandapur | Manikchak |
| 23 | Dharampur | Dharampur | English Bazar (28 km) |
| 24 | Dharampur Bhagabanpur | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (27 km) |
| 25 | Duani Tafir | Dakshin Chandipur | English Bazar (40 km) |
| 26 | Enayetpur | Dharampur | English Bazar (24 km) |
| 27 | Fatenagar | Mathurapur | Malda (30 km) |
| 28 | Gadai | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (60 km) |
| 29 | Gangaprasad | Enayetpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 30 | Gauripur | Gopalpur | Malda (25 km) |
| 31 | Ghansigan | Mathurapur | Malda (32 km) |
| 32 | Gidhapatan | Enayetpur | Manikchak |
| 33 | Gobindapur | Manikchak | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 34 | Gopalpur | Gopalpur | Malda (20 km) |
| 35 | Harachandapur | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (53 km) |
| 36 | Haripur | Nazeerpur | Englisg Bazar (45 km) |
| 37 | Hiranandapur | Heeranandapur | Manikchak |
| 38 | Islampur | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (22 km) |
| 39 | Jitmanpur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 40 | Jognigaon | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 41 | Jot Bhabani | Gopalpur | Malda (25 km) |
| 42 | Kamalpur | Mathurapur | Malda (31 km) |
| 43 | Kangsha Binodpur | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 44 | Karia Sultanpur | Manikchak | English Bazar (30 km) |
| 45 | Kasimnagar | Mathurapur | Malda (32 km) |
| 46 | Kesarpur | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (48 km) |
| 47 | Khanpur | Dharampur | Malda (25 km) |
| 48 | Khartala | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (40 km) |
| 49 | Lakshmipur | Enayetpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 50 | Lalbathani | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 51 | Laskarpur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (45 km) |
| 52 | Mahabbatpur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (40 km) |
| 53 | Manikchak | Manikchak | English Bazar (34 km) |
| 54 | Masaha | Heeranandapur | Manikchak |
| 55 | Mathurapur | Mathurapur | English Bazar (32 km) |
| 56 | Miragram | Enayetpur | English Bazar (24 km) |
| 57 | Mirpara | Chowki Mirdadpur | Manikchak |
| 58 | Mirpur | Dharampur | Manikchak |
| 59 | Naobarar Jaigir | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (53 km) |
| 60 | Naoda Maheshpur | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 61 | Narayanpur | Manikchak | English Bazar (35 km) |
| 62 | Nawada | Dharampur | English Bazar (34 km) |
| 63 | Nazirpur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (39 km) |
| 64 | Nazirpur Sahebdi | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 65 | Niranjanpur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (42 km) |
| 66 | Nurpur | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 67 | Paramananandapur | Nazeerpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 68 | Paschim Chandipur | Dakshin Chandipur | English Bazar (45 km) |
| 69 | Paschim Narayanpur | Dakshin Chandipur | English Bazar (38 km) |
| 70 | Purbba Saidpur | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (28 km) |
| 71 | Rahimpur | Dharampur | Manikchak |
| 72 | Rambari | Heeranandapur | Manikchak |
| 73 | Raniganj | Manikchak | Manikchak |
| 74 | Rostampur | Dharampur | Manikchak |
| 75 | Saidpur | Mathurapur | English Bazar (30 km) |
| 76 | Salabatganj | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (25 km) |
| 77 | Samastipur | Heeranandapur | Manikchak |
| 78 | Sekhpura | Enayetpur | English Bazar (35 km) |
| 79 | Shobhanathpur | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (52 km) |
| 80 | Shobhapur | Heeranandapur | Manikchak |
| 81 | Shyamlalpara | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 82 | Sukhsena | Heeranandapur | English Bazar (53 km) |
| 83 | Syamsundari | Manikchak | English Bazar (29 km) |
| 84 | Talim Nagar | Mathurapur | English Bazar (42 km) |
| 85 | Tiarpara | Nurpur | English Bazar (10 km) |
| 86 | Ugritola | Manikchak | English Bazar (30 km) |
| 87 | Uttar Chandipur | Uttar Chandipur | English Bazar (45 km) |
| 88 | Uttar Dharampur | Chowki Mirdadpur | English Bazar (26 km) |
Population of Manikchak Subdivision
The population profile of Manikchak Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Manikchak Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,69,813 | 2,69,813 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,39,593 | 1,39,593 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,30,220 | 1,30,220 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,282 | 43,282 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,198 | 22,198 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,084 | 21,084 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,30,874 | 1,30,874 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 75,340 | 75,340 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 55,534 | 55,534 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,38,939 | 1,38,939 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 64,253 | 64,253 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 74,686 | 74,686 | N/A |
| Total Households | 59,567 | 59,567 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,69,813 people. Includes nearly 1,39,593 males and 1,30,220 females. Rural population is about 2,69,813 people.
- There are around 43,282 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 22,198 boys and 21,084 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,30,874 people. Non-literate population is around 1,38,939 people.
- There are nearly 59,567 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Manikchak Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 74,816 | 74,816 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 38,913 | 38,913 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 35,903 | 35,903 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 40,125 | 40,125 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 20,889 | 20,889 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 19,236 | 19,236 | N/A |
| Population Density | 775 / km² | 775 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Manikchak Subdivision is approximately 74,816 people, including 38,913 males and 35,903 females. Around 74,816 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Manikchak Subdivision is about 40,125 people, including 20,889 males and 19,236 females. Around 40,125 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 775 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 775 people per sq. km.