Mankhanda

Mankhanda is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 42.7km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mathur is the gram panchayat of Mankhanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Mankhanda unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Mankhanda’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 Mankhanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mankhanda is 334445. The village spans a total geographical area of 81.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Mankhanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mankhanda 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mankhanda

Population of Mankhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Mankhanda has a total population of about 2,028, with approximately 1,056 males and 972 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 234 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.88%, with male literacy at about 82.77% and female literacy near 76.75%. There are around 489 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mankhanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mankhanda

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

Nearby Villages of Mankhanda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mankhanda