Manahara - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Manahara is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Salanpur and around 123 km from Barddhaman. Kalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manahara is 318514. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.66 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Manahara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Manahara

As per Census 2011, Manahara village has a total population of 972 people, consisting of 503 males and 469 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 606 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manahara

Manahara 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 Manahara

Manahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Manahara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Manahara is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manahara

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

Health Facilities in Manahara

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

FAQs about Manahara