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Manikapur Village

Manikapur is an inhabited village in Thakurgangti Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355905, the Census 2011 record lists 2,449 people in 437 households and the reported area is 96.44 hectares. The local references include Manikpur Gram Panchayat, Thakurgangti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Manikapur is a village in Thakurgangti Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355905 and 2,449 people in 437 households.
Village Code355905
Population2,449
Households437
Area96.44 hectares
Nearest TownSahibganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Manikapur
Census Village Code
355905
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thakurgangti
Sub-district Census Code
02556
CD Block
Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat
Manikpur
Households
437
Population
2,449
Male Population
1,288
Female Population
1,161
Sex Ratio
901.4
Area
96.44 hectares
Area
0.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Sahibganj
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Manikapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,449 people, 96.44 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Manikapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGodda
Sub-districtThakurgangti
CD BlockThakurgangti
Gram PanchayatMANIKPUR
  • Manikapur falls under Thakurgangti Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 355905.
  • The record lists 2,449 people living in 437 households.
  • The reported village area is 96.44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,539.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.29%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Manikapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 355905, Manikpur Gram Panchayat and Thakurgangti CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02556
Village Census Code
355905
CD Block Code
0062
Gram Panchayat Code
74
CD Block Name
Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat Name
Manikpur

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Manikapur, about 40 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thakurgangti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
96.44 hectares
Area
0.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,449 people in 437 households, with 1,288 male residents and 1,161 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 6.61% and ST share is 0.29% for Manikapur. Population density works out to about 2,539.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
437
Total Population
2,449
Male Population
1,288
Female Population
1,161
Sex Ratio
901.4
Average Household Size
5.6
SC Population
162
SC Male Population
89
SC Female Population
73
SC Population Share
6.61
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Manikapur.

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.35 hectares

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Manikapur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Manikapur show that net sown area is 89.95 hectares and irrigated land is 10.9 hectares (12.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.34
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
89.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
79.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.55 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manikapur village located?

Manikapur is in Thakurgangti Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Manikapur village in?

Manikapur village is in Godda district.

Which state is Manikapur village in?

Manikapur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Manikapur under?

Manikapur comes under Thakurgangti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Manikapur?

The Census village code of Manikapur is 355905.

Which Gram Panchayat is Manikapur under?

Manikapur is listed under MANIKPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thakurgangti.

What is the population of Manikapur village?

The village record lists 2,449 people and 437 households for Manikapur.

How many households are in Manikapur village?

The village record lists 437 households for Manikapur.

What is the male and female population of Manikapur?

The record lists 1,288 male residents and 1,161 female residents for Manikapur.

What is the sex ratio of Manikapur village?

The sex ratio of Manikapur is 901.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Manikapur village?

The reported geographical area of Manikapur is 96.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Manikapur village?

The approximate population density of Manikapur is 2,539.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Manikapur?

The nearest town listed for Manikapur is Sahibganj, about 40 km away.

How far is Manikapur from the district headquarters?

Manikapur is about 70 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Manikapur from the sub-district headquarters?

Manikapur is about 13 km from Thakurgangti, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Manikapur?

For Manikapur, net sown area is 89.95 hectares and irrigated land is 10.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Manikapur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Manikapur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.