Manihara - Kashipur, Purulia

Manihara is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.4 km from Kashipur and around 56.8 km from Purulia. Manihara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manihara is 330693. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.78 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Manihara

As per Census 2011, Manihara village has a total population of 3,104 people, consisting of 1,641 males and 1,463 females. The village has 643 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,298 literate and 806 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manihara

Manihara 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 Manihara

Manihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Manihara is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Manihara is about 56.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manihara

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

Health Facilities in Manihara

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

FAQs about Manihara