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Manigachhi Block

मनीगाछी · Bihar › Darbhanga

Gram Panchayats
22
Villages
49
Schools
189

Quick answer

Manigachhi is a development block in Darbhanga district, Bihar, with 22 gram panchayats and 49 villages (LGD code 1729). This directory lists 189 schools and 6 post offices here.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Manigachhi Block

The Manigachhi (मनीगाछी) development block is in Darbhanga district, Bihar, part of the Darbhanga Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1729.

There are 22 gram panchayats and 49 villages in Manigachhi block, which puts it at number 8 of 18 blocks in Darbhanga by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Manigachhi anchal.

From Darbhanga headquarters, Manigachhi is about 25 km away to the north-east (straight-line distance).

Villages in this block vote in the Darbhanga Rural and Madhubani assembly constituencies.

Manigachhi at a glance

NameManigachhi / मनीगाछी
TypeBlock
LGD code1729
DistrictDarbhanga
DivisionDarbhanga Division
StateBihar
Gram Panchayats22
Villages49
Coordinates26.1829° N, 86.1508° E
Schools189
Post Offices6

Map of Manigachhi

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Manigachhi Block Gram Panchayat List

Manigachhi Block has 22 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Baghantबघांत195380
Balaurबलौर195381
Bazid Purबाजिदपुर295382
Bhandarisonभंडारिसोन295383
Bramhpurब्रह्मपुर595384
Bramhpura Bhatpuraब्रह्मपुरा भटपुरा395385
Chanaurचनौर195386
Gangauli Kanakpurगंगौली कनकपुर395387
Jagdishpurजगदीशपुर195388
Katma Bahaurawaकटमा बहुअरवा595389
Maubehatमाँउबेहट295390
Nehara Westनेहरा पश्चिमी095391
Nehra Eastनेहरा पूर्वी195392
Paiktol Jatukaजैतुका पैकटोल695393
Paithan Kabaiपैठान कबइ195394
Raghopur Eastराघोपुर पूर्वी295396
Raghopur Northराघोपुर उत्तरी295395
Raghopur Southराघोपुर दक्षिणी195397
Raghopur Westराघोपुर पश्चिमी295398
Rajeराजे195399
Tatuarटटुआर395400
Ujanउजान495401

Population of Manigachhi

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Darbhanga district, which Manigachhi is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population35,54,057
Rural households7,29,100
Rural literacy rate54.4%
Rural sex ratio912
Rural SC population share16.1%
Rural work participation31.4%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Darbhanga district, where Manigachhi is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorDarbhanga
Women who are literate49.4%
Women with 10+ years of schooling22.7%
Institutional births69.9%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated66.3%
Children under 5 who are stunted45.4%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic60.8%
Households using clean cooking fuel41.6%
Households with improved sanitation48.7%
Households with electricity97.2%
Households with health insurance25.3%
Households with improved drinking water99.8%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Manigachhi mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Manigachhi Block office: BDO and contacts

The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Manigachhi block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Mukhiyas of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.

Go to the Manigachhi block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284.

Manigachhi Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and MLAs

Panchayat elections

Mukhiya seats won by women
50%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Candidates per Mukhiya seat
6.92021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

Women won 11 of the 22 Mukhiya seats in Manigachhi in the 2021 panchayat election (50%), 1 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.9 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Manigachhi, against 8.2 across Bihar.

How Manigachhi scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
48.8/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Manigachhi averages 48.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 13th of 18 in Darbhanga, slightly behind the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 22 scored panchayats of Manigachhi reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods57.3
Healthy panchayat54.1
Child-friendly panchayat47.1
Water-sufficient panchayat39.2
Clean and green panchayat38.5
Self-sufficient infrastructure43.5
Socially just and secured69.3
Good governance61.2
Women-friendly panchayat46.4

Manigachhi does best on “Socially just and secured” (69.3) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (38.5). That 31-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Manigachhi

Manigachhi Block has 189 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Manigachhi

On record in Manigachhi Block: 6 Post Offices.

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools189View list
📮 Post Offices6View list
🚉 Railway Stations3View list

How to reach Manigachhi

Manigachi station (3.5 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Manigachhi (ECR zone).

The nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, about 23 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Darbhanga headquartersDistrict25 kmnorth-east
Manigachi (MGI)Railway Station3.5 kmnorth
Sakri Jn (SKI)Railway Station7.8 kmwest
Lohna Road (LNO)Railway Station8.9 kmnorth-east
Darbhanga AirportAirport23 kmwest
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportAirport125 kmsouth-west

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Manigachhi is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
7.9 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
4.1 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

A typical gram panchayat in Manigachhi is 4.1 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Manigachhi is 7.9 km from the nearest bank branch (a little farther than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). Gram panchayats in Manigachhi are, on average, 2.9 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Manigachhi

These are the nearest Blocks to Manigachhi (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

BlockDistrictDistanceDirection
PandaulMadhubani8.9 kmnorth
TardihDarbhanga11 kmeast
BenipurDarbhanga11 kmsouth
AlinagarDarbhanga13 kmsouth-east
JhanjharpurMadhubani15 kmnorth-east
LakhnaurMadhubani17 kmeast

Other Blocks in Darbhanga

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Manigachhi Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Manigachhi block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
  3. The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Manigachhi block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Government schemes for residents of Manigachhi

Households in Manigachhi can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour bank branch

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.

Benefit₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery
Who can applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)

Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.

Benefit₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour bank branch

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

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Terrain and climate of Manigachhi

Elevation
54 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,104 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Manigachhi lie at an average of about 54 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Manigachhi gets roughly 1,100 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m.

Land cover around Manigachhi

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 66%
  • Tree cover 27%
  • Built-up land 6.1%
  • Water and wetland 0.5%
  • Grass and scrub 0.7%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Manigachhi's villages is about 66% cropland, 27% tree cover and 6% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

From the blog

Stories from Manigachhi Block

Manigachhi Block: frequently asked questions

Which district is Manigachhi Block in?

Manigachhi Block is in Darbhanga district (Darbhanga Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Manigachhi Block?

There are 22 gram panchayats in Manigachhi Block.

How many villages are there in Manigachhi Block?

Manigachhi Block has 49 revenue villages.

Where is the Manigachhi block office and what does it do?

The Manigachhi block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Darbhanga district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.

Which assembly constituencies cover Manigachhi Block?

Manigachhi Block is spread over 2 assembly constituencies: Madhubani and Darbhanga Rural.

Who are the MLAs of Manigachhi Block?

Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Manigachhi Block?

Which gram panchayat in Manigachhi Block has the most villages?

Paiktol Jatuka has the most villages (6).

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How many Mukhiyas in Manigachhi Block are women?

In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 11 of the 22 Mukhiya seats here (50%).

How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Manigachhi Block in 2021?

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.9 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Manigachhi Block. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.

How do the panchayats of Manigachhi perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Manigachhi average 48.8 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Bihar average of 51.9.

How many banks and post offices are there in Manigachhi Block?

We list 6 post offices in Manigachhi Block.

How far is Manigachhi Block from Darbhanga district headquarters?

The centre of Manigachhi Block is about 25 km north-east of Darbhanga district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Manigachhi Block?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Manigachhi Block is Manigachi (MGI), about 3.5 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sakri Jn (SKI), 7.8 km; Lohna Road (LNO), 8.9 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Manigachhi Block?

The nearest airport to the centre of Manigachhi Block is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 23 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 125 km away.

Which blocks are near Manigachhi Block?

Neighbouring blocks of Manigachhi Block: Pandaul (8.9 km), Tardih (11 km), Benipur (11 km), Alinagar (13 km) and Jhanjharpur (15 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Manigachhi Block?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Darbhanga and block Manigachhi, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Manigachhi block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.

How do I apply for a pension in Manigachhi Block?

For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies rural applications from Manigachhi block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I file a complaint with the Manigachhi Block administration?

File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Manigachhi Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Manigachhi Block above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Manigachhi Block lie at an average of about 54 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Manigachhi Block get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Manigachhi Block get about 1,100 mm of rain a year, 81% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 46°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Manigachhi Block?

Around the gram panchayats of Manigachhi Block, the land is on average 66% cropland, 27% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.

Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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