Manikhira - 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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Manikhira village had a total population of 2,898 people, including 1,474 males and 1,424 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.36%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 74.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

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