Mantoria - Kashipur, Purulia

Mantoria is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.4 km from Kashipur and around 52.5 km from Purulia. Manihara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mantoria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mantoria is 330689. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.55 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Mantoria

According to the 2011 Census, Mantoria village had a total population of 920 people, including 458 males and 462 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 93.09% and female literacy at 70.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Mantoria

Mantoria 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 Mantoria

Mantoria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Mantoria is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mantoria is about 52.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mantoria

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

Health Facilities in Mantoria

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

FAQs about Mantoria