Manikpur Village
Manikpur is a revenue village in Dagarua block, Purnia district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,059 in 396 households (Census 2011).
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2,059 souls. 396 homes.
Dagarua block, Purnia district, Bihar.
Manikpur today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Manikpur (मानिकपुर), Dagarua block, Purnia!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Manikpur
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Manikpur at a glance
Manikpur is one of the larger villages of Dagarua block — 40th of 140 by population, with 2,059 people in 396 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 36.3%, below Purnia district's 48.4% (Dagarua block: 45.6%), while the sex ratio was 884 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 923. It falls under Babhani gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 854326. The village covers 98 hectares — about 0.98 km², or roughly 2,101 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Dagraua Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 42 members (2023-24) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Manikpur is in the Babhani (बभनी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Babhani
- Babhani
- Kamalpur
- Minapur
- Amna
- Gogar Istamrar
- Banaili
- Rupaili
- Belwari Uchaipur
- Teghra
- Shahkol
- Japharpur
- Haripur
- Pokharia
- Lauria
- Sahawa
- Jhauwa
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Manikpur compares
By population, Manikpur ranks #40 of 140 inhabited villages in Dagarua block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Manikpur ranks
| Ranked by | Manikpur | In Purnia district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,059 | 468 of 1,113 | 14,050 of 39,073 (tied)above 64% | 1,609 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 396 | 482 of 1,113 | 12,926 of 39,073 (tied)above 67% | 327 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 36.3% | 918 of 1,113 | 36,887 of 39,071 (tied)above 6% | 47.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 884 per 1,000 males | 887 of 1,112 (tied) | 29,367 of 39,052 (tied)above 24% | 923 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.20 per household | 326 of 1,113 (tied) | 26,257 of 39,073 (tied)above 32% | 4.99 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 2,101.0 per km² | 142 of 1,111 | 5,610 of 38,451 (tied)above 85% | 987.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 29.2% | 711 of 1,113 (tied) | 25,082 of 39,073 (tied)above 35% | 32.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Manikpur
In Purnia district
- PatringaDagarua, Purnia2,099 people · 35.5% literate · 884 per 1,000 · 5.20 per householdCompare →
- MandelBaisi, Purnia2,373 people · 38.4% literate · 874 per 1,000 · 5.14 per householdCompare →
- BangaraAmour, Purnia2,018 people · 40.5% literate · 898 per 1,000 · 5.19 per householdCompare →
- SimaliaAmour, Purnia2,285 people · 38.6% literate · 909 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
- Gargata NarhariaKasba, Purnia1,835 people · 37.8% literate · 876 per 1,000 · 5.49 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Bakhra BelaRajaun, Banka2,168 people · 36.8% literate · 890 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
- DhabiaJogapatti, Pashchim Champaran2,177 people · 36.5% literate · 893 per 1,000 · 5.12 per householdCompare →
- SemriRaxaul, Purbi Champaran2,215 people · 38.6% literate · 882 per 1,000 · 5.21 per householdCompare →
- AlhandaKadwa, Katihar2,459 people · 36.6% literate · 887 per 1,000 · 5.21 per householdCompare →
- JhitkiBokhara, Sitamarhi2,227 people · 38.4% literate · 889 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
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What Manikpur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 854326
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,059Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,093 / 966
- Households
- 396
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 36.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 602
- Work participation
- 29.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Manikpur on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Manikpur. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Manikpur · 25.7869° N, 87.5515° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Manikpur
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Manikpur
Manikpur isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dagarua block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices323 in Purnia district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MADARSA ROAD,NH 31,P.O.DAGARUA,DIST PURNEA,BIHAR 854326
Bank · No map location — listed by district
PURNEA DISTRICT,BIHAR
Hospitals & clinics37 in Purnia district
Primary / community health centre
Garhia Baluwa
Schools & anganwadis8 in Purnia district
Colleges & universities9 in Purnia district
Police & fire stations1 in Purnia district
Government offices2 in Purnia district
Temples6 in Purnia district
Mosques1 in Purnia district
Other places of worship4 in Purnia district
Transport24 in Purnia district
Agriculture services2 in Purnia district
Community places7 in Purnia district
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People often ask about Manikpur
Where is Manikpur located?
Manikpur is a village in Dagarua block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Manikpur in?
Manikpur is in Purnia district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Manikpur belong to?
Manikpur comes under the Babhani gram panchayat.
How is Manikpur written in the local script?
Manikpur is written मानिकपुर.
What is the pincode of Manikpur?
The pincode of Manikpur, Dagarua, Purnia is 854326.
What is the population of Manikpur?
As per the 2011 Census, Manikpur had a population of 2,059 (1,093 males and 966 females).
How many households are there in Manikpur?
Manikpur had 396 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Manikpur?
Manikpur covers about 98 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Manikpur?
The literacy rate of Manikpur was 36.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Manikpur?
Manikpur had 884 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Manikpur in?
Manikpur is in the Dagraua development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Manikpur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Manikpur is 224195 and its Census 2011 village code is 224195.
Which villages are near Manikpur?
Villages near Manikpur include Kasba (within ~8 km), Baraitha (about 11 km), Radhanagar (about 11 km), Durgapur (about 11 km), Murad Bagh (about 11 km).
What is the population of Manikpur in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Manikpur's Census 2011 population of 2,059 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,620 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Manikpur?
The sarpanch of Manikpur has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
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District climate page →No market in Purnia district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barari APMC, Katihar district — about 41 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Manikpur's shops. Best mandi price near Manikpur →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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