Manakpura is named after its founder, "Manak Singh". The village has a historic background spanning approximately 300 years. Its geographical location (Latitude: 31.6331 Longitude: 74.8656) is on Harike-Khalra highway which is at a radial distance of 9 km from both Patti and Bhikhiwind. It falls under the premisis of Tarn Taran District in Punjab, India. It is situated nearly 20 km from the India - Pakistan border. The overall population of the village is approximately 1600 people.