Mankiari

Mankiari is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 27.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mankiary is the gram panchayat of Mankiari village.

Here you can discover what makes Mankiari unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Mankiari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mankiari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mankiari is 331188. The village spans a total geographical area of 515.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Mankiari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mankiari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mankiari

Population of Mankiari

According to the 2011 Census, Mankiari has a total population of about 1,784, with approximately 896 males and 888 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 307 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 144 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 79. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.94%, with male literacy at about 54.02% and female literacy near 31.76%. There are around 337 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mankiari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mankiari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mankiari. As per the 2011 stats, Mankiari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mankiari

Knowing the nearby villages of Mankiari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mankiari.

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