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

According to the 2011 Census, Manasakhali village had a total population of 5,019 people, including 2,530 males and 2,489 females, living in 1,033 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.74%, with male literacy at 63.93% and female literacy at 49.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 378.

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

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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