Manik Nagar - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Manik Nagar is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Baru and around 36.8 km from Alipore. Dhosa Chandaneswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manik Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manik Nagar is 334942. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.99 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Manik Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manik Nagar

As per Census 2011, Manik Nagar village has a total population of 1,400 people, consisting of 697 males and 703 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 859 literate and 541 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manik Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Manik Nagar

Manik Nagar 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 Manik Nagar

Manik Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Barasat, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joyanagar Majil to Manik Nagar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Manik Nagar is about 36.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manik Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Manik Nagar

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

FAQs about Manik Nagar