Manpur - Barabazar, Purulia

Manpur is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Barabazar and around 27.7 km from Purulia. Sukurhutu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manpur is 331792. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.26 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Manpur

According to the 2011 Census, Manpur village had a total population of 1,128 people, including 569 males and 559 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.58%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 47.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Manpur

Manpur 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 Manpur

Manpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Manpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Manpur is about 27.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manpur

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

Health Facilities in Manpur

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

FAQs about Manpur