Manika is a major town situated in
Latehar District of
Jharkhand. It lies on the state highway connecting
Sarbarwa and
Latehar. The place is one of the thickly populated residential areas in the district.
Some of the nearby cities and villages around Manika are Matlaung, Mail, Dundu, Bendi, Hemegar, Sinja, Ker and Ponchi. Tourist attractions such as Kanti Waterfall, Tatha River, Netarhat, Magnolia Point and Betla National Park are easily accessible from here.
By road, Manik is well connected with Latehar. Ranchi airport serves this area. Managed by the East Central Railways, Latehar Railway Station is the nearest major railway station.