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{{Short description|Village in Malda  (West Bengal), India}}
{{About|the village in West Bengal, India|1 its namesake community development block|Manikchak|2 its namesake assembly constituency|Manikchak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)}}
{{About|the village in West Bengal, India|1 its namesake community development block|Manikchak|2 its namesake assembly constituency|Manikchak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)}}
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===Area overview===
===Area overview===
The area shown in the adjoining map is the physiographic sub-region known as the ''diara''. It “is a relatively well drained flat land formed by the [[Fluvial processes|fluvial]] deposition of newer [[alluvium]].” The most note-worthy feature is the [[Farakka Barrage]] across the Ganges.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf |title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref> The area is a part of the [[Malda Sadar subdivision]], which is an overwhelmingly [[Rural area#India|rural region]], but the area shown in the map has pockets of [[Urbanisation in India|urbanization]] with 17 census towns, concentrated mostly in the [[Kaliachak I]] CD block.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda|work= Table 2.1 , 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |accessdate = 9 November 2018  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref> The bank of the [[Ganges]] between [[Bhutni, Malda|Bhutni]] and [[Panchanandapur]] (both the places are marked on the map), is the area worst hit  by [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|left bank erosion]], a major problem in the Malda area.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sandrp.in/dams/impct_frka_wcd.pdf | title = A Report on the Impact of Farakka Barrage on the Human Fabric, November 1999 | work = The social impact of erosion, pp 13-14 | first = Manisha | last = Banerjee | publisher = South Asia Network On Dams, Rivers and People, New Delhi: 110 088 India | access-date = 16 August 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170808234303/http://sandrp.in/dams/impct_frka_wcd.pdf | archive-date = 8 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The ruins of [[Gauḍa (city)|Gauda]], capital of several empires, is located in this area.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report | title = District Human Development Report, Malda | work= pages 3-4: Malda in Historical Perspective| publisher = Department of Planning, Statistics and Programme Monitoring, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 6 November 2018}}</ref>
The area shown in the adjoining map is the physiographic sub-region known as the ''diara''. It "is a relatively well drained flat land formed by the [[Fluvial processes|fluvial]] deposition of newer [[alluvium]]." The most note-worthy feature is the [[Farakka Barrage]] across the Ganges.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf |title = District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref> The area is a part of the [[Malda Sadar subdivision]], which is an overwhelmingly [[Rural area#India|rural region]], but the area shown in the map has pockets of [[Urbanisation in India|urbanization]] with 17 census towns, concentrated mostly in the [[Kaliachak I]] CD block.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda |work = Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |accessdate = 9 November 2018 |archive-date = 21 January 2019  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | accessdate = 9 November 2018}}</ref> The bank of the [[Ganges]] between [[Bhutni, Malda|Bhutni]] and [[Panchanandapur]] (both the places are marked on the map), is the area worst hit  by [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|left bank erosion]], a major problem in the Malda area.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sandrp.in/dams/impct_frka_wcd.pdf | title = A Report on the Impact of Farakka Barrage on the Human Fabric, November 1999 | work = The social impact of erosion, pp 13-14 | first = Manisha | last = Banerjee | publisher = South Asia Network On Dams, Rivers and People, New Delhi: 110 088 India | access-date = 16 August 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170808234303/http://sandrp.in/dams/impct_frka_wcd.pdf | archive-date = 8 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The ruins of [[Gauḍa (city)|Gauda]], capital of several empires, is located in this area.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report | title = District Human Development Report, Malda | work = pages 3-4: Malda in Historical Perspective | publisher = Department of Planning, Statistics and Programme Monitoring, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 6 November 2018 | archive-date = 19 January 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180119150840/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Human%20Development%20Report | url-status = dead }}</ref>


<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
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===CD block HQ===
===CD block HQ===
The headquarters of Manikchak CD block is at Manikchak.<ref name=handbook2014/><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Maldah, Series 20  Part XII A  | work=  Map of Maldah with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page) |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2102  |title = BDO Offices under Malda District  | work= Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal  |publisher= West Bengal Public Library Network  | accessdate = 8 November 2018 }}</ref>
The headquarters of Manikchak CD block is at Manikchak.<ref name=handbook2014/><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Maldah, Series 20  Part XII A  | work=  Map of Maldah with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page) |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 9 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2102  | title = BDO Offices under Malda District  | work = Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal  | publisher = West Bengal Public Library Network  | accessdate = 8 November 2018 | archive-date = 12 October 2018  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181012074655/http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2102  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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[[State Highway 10 (West Bengal)|State Highway 10]] connects Manickchak to [[National Highway 12 (India)|National Highway 12]] (old number NH 34) at Malda and [[National Highway 131A (India)|National Highway 131A]] at Ratua.<ref>Google maps</ref>
[[State Highway 10 (West Bengal)|State Highway 10]] connects Manickchak to [[National Highway 12 (India)|National Highway 12]] (old number NH 34) at Malda and [[National Highway 131A (India)|National Highway 131A]] at Ratua.<ref>Google maps</ref>


There is a private ferry service operating between Manikchak ferry ghat and Sahibganj ferry ghat, across the [[Ganges]],  in Jharkhand. Around 15,000 to 20,000 people use the ferry on weekdays.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/ferry-yet-to-be-fished-out-of-river-crane-from-jharkhand-lifts-six-trucks/cid/513685 |title = Ferry yet to be fished out of river – Crane from Jharkhand lifts six trucks | work= West Bengal  |publisher= The Telegraph, 14 January 2009  | accessdate = 11 November 2018 }}</ref>
There is a private ferry service operating between Manikchak ferry ghat and Sahibganj ferry ghat, across the [[Ganges]],  in [[Jharkhand]]. Around 15,000 to 20,000 people use the ferry on weekdays.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/ferry-yet-to-be-fished-out-of-river-crane-from-jharkhand-lifts-six-trucks/cid/513685 |title = Ferry yet to be fished out of river – Crane from Jharkhand lifts six trucks | work= West Bengal  |publisher= The Telegraph, 14 January 2009  | accessdate = 11 November 2018 }}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
[[Manikchak College]] at Mathurapur, established in 2014, is affiliated to the [[University of Gour Banga]]. It offers an honours course in Bengali and a general course in arts.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://manikchakcollege.com/final-web/index.php |title =   Manikchak College |publisher= MC | accessdate = 8 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/ManikchakCollege/ManikchakCollege.shtml  |title = Manikchak College  |publisher= College Admission | accessdate = 8 November 2018 }}</ref>
[[Manikchak College]] at Mathurapur, established in 2014, is affiliated to the [[University of Gour Banga]]. It offers an honours course in Bengali and a general course in arts.<ref>{{cite web | url =  https://manikchakcollege.com/final-web/index.php | title = Manikchak College | publisher = MC | accessdate = 8 November 2018 | archive-date =  12 November 2018 | archive-url =  https://web.archive.org/web/20181112223254/https://manikchakcollege.com/final-web/index.php | url-status =  dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/ManikchakCollege/ManikchakCollege.shtml  | title = Manikchak College  | publisher = College Admission | accessdate = 8 November 2018 | archive-date = 12 November 2018  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181112181704/http://www.collegeadmission.in/ManikchakCollege/ManikchakCollege.shtml  | url-status = dead  }}</ref>


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
Manikchak Rural Hospital at Manikchak with 30 beds is the main medical facility in Manikchak CD Block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at [[Bhutni, Malda|Bhutni]] (with 10 beds), Mathurapur (with 4 beds) and Nurpur (with 4 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 14 November 2018}}</ref>
Manikchak Rural Hospital at Manikchak with 30 beds is the main medical facility in Manikchak CD Block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at [[Bhutni, Malda|Bhutni]] (with 10 beds), Mathurapur (with 4 beds) and Nurpur (with 4 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 14 November 2018 | archive-date = 28 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211028134305/https://qphs.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-99a499ee367f0c1530476c81086270c8 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
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| video1= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Y1DJmC8ec  The road to Manikchak ghat]
| video1= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Y1DJmC8ec  The road to Manikchak ghat]
| video2= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HtyqDUpIjU Rajmahal to Manikchak frry]
| video2= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HtyqDUpIjU Rajmahal to Manikchak frry]

Revision as of 17:34, 16 August 2025


This article is about the village in West Bengal, India. For 1 its namesake community development block, see Manikchak. For 2 its namesake assembly constituency, see Manikchak (Vidhan Sabha constituency).
Manikchak
Village
Location in West Bengal, India
Manikchak is located in India
Manikchak
Manikchak
Manikchak (India)
Coordinates: 25°04′53″N 87°53′57″E / 25.081441°N 87.899111°E / 25.081441; 87.899111
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictMalda
Population
 (2011)
 • Total269,813
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
732202
STD/ Telephone code03512
Lok Sabha constituencyMaldaha Dakshin
Vidhan Sabha constituencyManikchak
Websitemalda.nic.in

Manikchak is a village in the Manikchak CD block in the Malda Sadar subdivision of Malda district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

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Location

Manikchak is located at 25°04′53″N 87°53′57″E / 25.081441°N 87.899111°E / 25.081441; 87.899111

Area overview

The area shown in the adjoining map is the physiographic sub-region known as the diara. It "is a relatively well drained flat land formed by the fluvial deposition of newer alluvium." The most note-worthy feature is the Farakka Barrage across the Ganges.[1] The area is a part of the Malda Sadar subdivision, which is an overwhelmingly rural region, but the area shown in the map has pockets of urbanization with 17 census towns, concentrated mostly in the Kaliachak I CD block.[2][3] The bank of the Ganges between Bhutni and Panchanandapur (both the places are marked on the map), is the area worst hit by left bank erosion, a major problem in the Malda area.[4] The ruins of Gauda, capital of several empires, is located in this area.[5]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Civic administration

Police station

Manikchak police station under West Bengal police has jurisdiction over Manikchak CD block.[6][7]

CD block HQ

The headquarters of Manikchak CD block is at Manikchak.[6][8][9]

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Manikchak had a total population of 4,038, of which 2,103 (52%) were males and 1,935 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 700. The total number of literate persons in Manikchak was 2,181 (65.34% of the population over 6 years).[10]

Transport

State Highway 10 connects Manickchak to National Highway 12 (old number NH 34) at Malda and National Highway 131A at Ratua.[11]

There is a private ferry service operating between Manikchak ferry ghat and Sahibganj ferry ghat, across the Ganges, in Jharkhand. Around 15,000 to 20,000 people use the ferry on weekdays.[12]

Education

Manikchak College at Mathurapur, established in 2014, is affiliated to the University of Gour Banga. It offers an honours course in Bengali and a general course in arts.[13][14]

Healthcare

Manikchak Rural Hospital at Manikchak with 30 beds is the main medical facility in Manikchak CD Block. There are primary health centres at Bhutni (with 10 beds), Mathurapur (with 4 beds) and Nurpur (with 4 beds).[15]

External links

External video
The road to Manikchak ghat
Rajmahal to Manikchak frry

References

  1. ↑ "District Census Handbook Maldah, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Census of India 2011, Pages 13-15: Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  2. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  4. ↑ Banerjee, Manisha. "A Report on the Impact of Farakka Barrage on the Human Fabric, November 1999" (PDF). The social impact of erosion, pp 13-14. South Asia Network On Dams, Rivers and People, New Delhi: 110 088 India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "District Human Development Report, Malda". pages 3-4: Malda in Historical Perspective. Department of Planning, Statistics and Programme Monitoring, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Malda". Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  7. ↑ "Malda District Police". Telephone Numbers. District Police. Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  8. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Maldah, Series 20 Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Maldah with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "BDO Offices under Malda District". Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal. West Bengal Public Library Network. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  10. ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  11. ↑ Google maps
  12. ↑ "Ferry yet to be fished out of river – Crane from Jharkhand lifts six trucks". West Bengal. The Telegraph, 14 January 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  13. ↑ "Manikchak College". MC. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "Manikchak College". College Admission. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  15. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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