Mandapdanga - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Mandapdanga is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Raghunathpur and around 72.1 km from Purulia. Mangalda-mautore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandapdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandapdanga is 330187. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.23 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Santaldih is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mandapdanga

As per Census 2011, Mandapdanga village has a total population of 604 people, consisting of 316 males and 288 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 602 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandapdanga

Mandapdanga 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 Mandapdanga

Mandapdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santaldih to Mandapdanga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mandapdanga is about 72.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandapdanga

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

Health Facilities in Mandapdanga

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

FAQs about Mandapdanga