Malahad - Goh, Aurangabad

Malahad is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Malhad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malahad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malahad is 252996. The village covers a total geographical area of 811 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Malahad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malahad

According to the 2011 Census, Malahad village had a total population of 5,468 people, including 2,863 males and 2,605 females, living in 838 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.91%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 56.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,041, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Malahad

Malahad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Malahad

Public transport in the Malahad is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Malahad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Malahad is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malahad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malahad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Malahad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malahad village are given below:

FAQs about Malahad