Mankaur

Mankaur is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.4km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Mankaur village. As per 2009 stats, Raniganj is the gram panchayat of Mankaur village.

Here you can discover what makes Mankaur unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mankaur’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 Mankaur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mankaur is 309408. The village spans a total geographical area of 235.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raiganj is nearest town to Mankaur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

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

Google Map of Mankaur

Population of Mankaur

According to the 2011 Census, Mankaur has a total population of about 2,463, with approximately 1,244 males and 1,219 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 361 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,777 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 218. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.51%, with male literacy at about 47.83% and female literacy near 37.08%. There are around 517 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mankaur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mankaur

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

Nearby Villages of Mankaur

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

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