Manasakhali - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Manasakhali is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23 km from Sonakhali and around 71.4 km from Alipore. Foolmalancha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manasakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manasakhali is 335060. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.64 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Manasakhali

As per Census 2011, Manasakhali village has a total population of 5,019 people, consisting of 2,530 males and 2,489 females. The village has 1,033 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 830 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,377 literate and 2,642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 378 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manasakhali

Manasakhali 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 Manasakhali

Public transport in the Manasakhali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Manasakhali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Manasakhali is about 71.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manasakhali

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

Health Facilities in Manasakhali

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

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