Manikala
Manikala is a village located in Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The village is part of the Shahganj Community Development Block and is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Geography
Manikala is situated in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh within the Varanasi division. It lies north of Jaunpur city, the district headquarters, and in proximity to Shahganj town. The village is located in the Gangetic plains and features fertile alluvial soil, making agriculture the dominant land use in the area.Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Manikala had a total population of 11,815, comprising 6,162 males and 5,653 females, living in 1,505 households.The literacy rate of the village was reported at approximately 70.6%, with male literacy at about 76.1% and female literacy at around 64.6%. Children aged 0–6 years constituted a significant portion of the population. Members of Scheduled Castes formed a notable segment of the population, while no Scheduled Tribe population was reported in the census.
Administration
Manikala is administered by an elected Gram Panchayat, headed by a Pradhan, under the Panchayati Raj system. Administratively, the village falls under Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district. Politically, it lies within the Shahganj Assembly constituency and the corresponding parliamentary constituency.Economy
The economy of Manikala is primarily based on agriculture. Major crops cultivated in and around the village include rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds. In addition to farming, residents engage in animal husbandry, small-scale trade, and wage labor. A section of the population commutes or migrates seasonally to nearby towns and cities for employment.Infrastructure
Manikala is connected to Shahganj and nearby settlements through rural roads. The nearest major railway station is Shahganj Junction, which provides rail connectivity to regional and national destinations. Public transport facilities, including buses and shared vehicles, are available via Shahganj.Postal services for the village operate under the PIN code 223104. Mobile telecommunication services are available, consistent with other rural areas of Jaunpur district.