Manikhira Village - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Manikhira is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Gaighata and around 42.8 km from Barasat. Shimulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manikhira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikhira is 322749. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.18 hectares and falls under the 743287 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Manikhira

As per Census 2011, Manikhira village has a total population of 2,898 people, consisting of 1,474 males and 1,424 females. The village has 671 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,111 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikhira

Manikhira 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 Manikhira

Manikhira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Manikhira is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Manikhira is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikhira

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

Health Facilities in Manikhira

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

FAQs about Manikhira