Manik Nagar - Santipur, Nadia

Manik Nagar is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gayeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manik Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manik Nagar is 321914. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.32 hectares and falls under the 741401 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Manik Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Santipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manik Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Manik Nagar village had a total population of 3,609 people, including 1,889 males and 1,720 females, living in 785 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 54.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,126.

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

Nearby Villages of Manik Nagar

Manik Nagar 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 Manik Nagar

Public transport in the Manik Nagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Manik Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Manik Nagar is about 30 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 Manik Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Manik Nagar

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

FAQs about Manik Nagar