Mankuri - Salbani, Paschim Medinipur

Mankuri is a village situated in the Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankuri is 338812. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.34 hectares and falls under the 721147 pincode. Medinipur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mankuri

According to the 2011 Census, Mankuri village had a total population of 512 people, including 259 males and 253 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 77.73% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population512259253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553025
Scheduled Castes (SC)452124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1518071
Literate Population311178133
Illiterate Population20181120

Nearby Villages of Mankuri

Mankuri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JanigariWest0.84 km
ChuasolSouth0.88 km
KushtaraEast1.06 km
AmlatoraSouth-West1.38 km
MuchibereWest1.42 km
BaylaNorth-West1.49 km
BinjaNorth1.74 km
RaygarhSouth1.81 km
PoradihaWest2.05 km
ShanramaraNorth-East2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mankuri

Public transport in the Mankuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salboni, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

Banking and Postal Services in Mankuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mankuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mankuri

Where is Mankuri located?

Mankuri village is located in Salbani Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mankuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Mankuri is Bishnupur.

What is the pincode of Mankuri?

The pincode of Mankuri is 721147.

What is the population of Mankuri?

Mankuri had a total population of 512, including 259 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Mankuri?

Mankuri had 94 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mankuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankuri was 68.05%. Male literacy was 77.73% and female literacy was 58.33%.