Manguria (P) - Purulia - I, Purulia

Manguria (P) is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Purulia and around 29.7 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manguria (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manguria (P) is 330956. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.66 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Manguria (P)

According to the 2011 Census, Manguria (P) village had a total population of 3,808 people, including 1,949 males and 1,859 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Manguria (P)

Manguria (P) 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 Manguria (P)

Public transport in the Manguria (P) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Manguria (P) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Manguria (P) is about 29.7 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 Manguria (P)

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

Health Facilities in Manguria (P)

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

FAQs about Manguria (P)