Manikpol - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Manikpol is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Bongaon and around 53.9 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikpol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikpol is 322626. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.46 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Manikpol 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manikpol

According to the 2011 Census, Manikpol village had a total population of 2,948 people, including 1,511 males and 1,437 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.06%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 73.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,070, 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 Manikpol

Manikpol 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 Manikpol

Manikpol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Manikpol is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Manikpol is about 53.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikpol

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

Health Facilities in Manikpol

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

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