Manigram - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Manigram is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Bongaon and around 57.4 km from Barasat. Dharam Pukuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manigram is 322559. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.26 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Manigram

As per Census 2011, Manigram village has a total population of 5,306 people, consisting of 2,731 males and 2,575 females. The village has 1,242 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 539 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,760 literate and 1,546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,682 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manigram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,3062,7312,575
Child Population (0–6 yrs)539285254
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,682872810
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311318
Literate Population3,7602,0231,737
Illiterate Population1,546708838

Nearby Villages of Manigram

Manigram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SabhaipurNorth1.75 km
DharmmapukuriaNorth-East1.80 km
ShukpukuriaEast1.91 km
ChalkiSouth-West1.94 km
MadhabpurWest2.07 km
PoltaSouth2.11 km
GhatbaorSouth-East2.38 km
BarakpurWest2.81 km
Dakshin KulbariaNorth-East2.97 km
Sabhaipur ChakNorth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manigram

Manigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Manigram is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Manigram is about 57.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manigram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Manigram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Manigram

Where is Manigram located?

Manigram village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manigram?

The Gram Panchayat of Manigram is Dharam Pukuria.

What is the pincode of Manigram?

The pincode of Manigram is 743235.

What is the population of Manigram?

Manigram has a total population of 5,306, including 2,731 males and 2,575 females.

How many households are there in Manigram?

There are 1,242 households in Manigram.

What is the literacy rate in Manigram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manigram is 70.86%. Male literacy is 74.08% and female literacy is 67.46%.