[1] Manki was born in 1964 in Dhayedam Tea Garden of Tinsukia district, Assam.

Dulal Manki received his early education at Dhayedam Tea Garden Primary School.

After completing his high school education, he was enrolled in Dumduma College, a part of Dibrugarh University.

His father was a folk musician and was familiar with the traditional songs of the Chah community.

He performed the popular song Jhumur - Ki Toke Bandhi Delai from MTV Coke Studio Season 3, which was released in 2013, along with Angaraag Mahanta (Papon) and Seemant Shekhar.