Mandu, Jharkhand

Mandu is a census town in Mandu (community development block) of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, India.

Mandu
Census Town
Mandu
Location in Jharkhand
Mandu
Mandu (India)
Coordinates: 23.7942°N 85.4700°E / 23.7942; 85.4700
Country India
StateJharkhand
DistrictRamgarh, EarlierHazaribagh
Elevation
508 m (1,667 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total10,223
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Santali, Magahi,Khortha
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationJH
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Lok Sabha constituencyHazaribagh (Lok Sabha constituency)
Websiteramgarh.nic.in

Geography

Mandu is located at 23°47′39″N 85°28′12″E. It has an average elevation of 508 metres (1,667 ft).[1]

National Highway 33 passes through Mandu. Nearest railway station is at Imli tand. Mandu is also surrounded by hills. Gandhauniya is natural hot water spring which is popular among local people. Dhoodhi nadi is a picnic spot for new year celebration. Other sight seeing places include elephant stone, Dear's foot print, Tapin Dam are also famous here. Jhoda Talab (two ponds) are situated at both sides of NH-33 Highway which is a noted identification mark.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Mandu had a population of 10,223. There were 5,450 males and 4,773 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 1,031 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 1,836.[2]

Literacy

As per 2011 census, the total number of literates in Mandu was 6,383 out of which 3,790 were males and 2,593 were females.[2] Although there is an adequate number of schools like DCA, MKPS, SSVM, High School, MS, DAV AGRASEN, DAV GHATO, DAV TAPIN nearby, the literacy rate is quite low here.

See also

Mandu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

References

  1. "Mandu, India Page". Fallingrain Genomics. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. "2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 November 2015.


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