Purba Mankadanga - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Purba Mankadanga is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 77.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Mankadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Mankadanga is 309024. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.15 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Purba Mankadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Purba Mankadanga village had a total population of 734 people, including 385 males and 349 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.58%, with male literacy at 34.63% and female literacy at 18.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Purba Mankadanga

Purba Mankadanga 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 Purba Mankadanga

Public transport in the Purba Mankadanga is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Purba Mankadanga is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Purba Mankadanga is about 77.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purba Mankadanga

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

Health Facilities in Purba Mankadanga

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

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