Mankiari Village Overview
Mankiari is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 20.3 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 27.6 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mankiary is the Gram Panchayat for Mankiari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Mankiari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankiari is 331188. The village covers a geographical area of 515.57 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Mankiari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Mankiari
Population & Demographics of Mankiari
This section provides population and demographic details of Mankiari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,784 | 896 | 888 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 307 | 147 | 160 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 144 | 73 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 79 | 35 | 44 |
| Literate Population | 766 | 484 | 282 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,018 | 412 | 606 |
Key population details of Mankiari village are given below:
- Mankiari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,784, including approximately 896 males and 888 females, with a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 144 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 79 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Mankiari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.94%.
- There are around 337 households in Mankiari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Mankiari
Transport facilities help residents of Mankiari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Mankiari
The following villages are located close to Mankiari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mankiari
- Where is Mankiari located?
- Mankiari village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Mankiari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Mankiari is Mankiary (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Mankiari?
- The pincode of Mankiari is 723201.
- What is the population of Mankiari?
- Mankiari has a total population of 1,784, including 896 males and 888 females.
- How many households are there in Mankiari?
- There are 337 households in Mankiari.
- What is the literacy rate in Mankiari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankiari is 42.94%. Male literacy is 54.02% and female literacy is 31.76%.