Mankhanda Village Overview
Mankhanda is a village in Debra tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balichak is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Mankhanda village. As per available records (2009), Snarpur Loyada is the Gram Panchayat for Mankhanda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Mankhanda village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankhanda is 342197. The village covers a geographical area of 72.95 hectares and has a pincode of 721136. Medinipore is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Mankhanda
Population & Demographics of Mankhanda
This section provides population and demographic details of Mankhanda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 618 | 324 | 294 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 30 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 196 | 106 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 110 | 56 | 54 |
| Literate Population | 505 | 286 | 219 |
| Illiterate Population | 113 | 38 | 75 |
Key population details of Mankhanda village are given below:
- Mankhanda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 618, including approximately 324 males and 294 females, with a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 196 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 110 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Mankhanda village is high, with a literacy rate of about 81.72%.
- There are around 137 households in Mankhanda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Mankhanda
Transport facilities help residents of Mankhanda village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Mankhanda
The following villages are located close to Mankhanda and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mankhanda
- Where is Mankhanda located?
- Mankhanda village is located in Debra Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Mankhanda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Mankhanda is Snarpur Loyada (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Mankhanda?
- The pincode of Mankhanda is 721136.
- What is the population of Mankhanda?
- Mankhanda has a total population of 618, including 324 males and 294 females.
- How many households are there in Mankhanda?
- There are 137 households in Mankhanda.
- What is the literacy rate in Mankhanda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankhanda is 81.72%. Male literacy is 88.27% and female literacy is 74.49%.