Malathi - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Malathi is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Malathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malathi is 260543. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malathi

According to the 2011 Census, Malathi village had a total population of 2,949 people, including 1,522 males and 1,427 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.25%, with male literacy at 71.94% and female literacy at 49.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 796.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,9491,5221,427
Child Population (0–6 yrs)536282254
Scheduled Castes (SC)796404392
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,478892586
Illiterate Population1,471630841

Nearby Villages of Malathi

Malathi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChiloriNorth-West1.03 km
Chistipur PakriWest1.36 km
Dhonrha ChakSouth-West1.40 km
SuneraSouth-East1.56 km
Dhonrha IkilWest1.77 km
Sunera AzrakbeSouth2.03 km
BerthuEast2.08 km
MarsuaWest2.29 km
JalalpurNorth2.40 km
SupiNorth-East2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malathi

Malathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tehta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Malathi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Malathi is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malathi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malathi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Malathi

Where is Malathi located?

Malathi village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malathi?

Malathi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malathi?

The pincode of Malathi is 804422.

What is the population of Malathi?

Malathi had a total population of 2,949, including 1,522 males and 1,427 females.

How many households are there in Malathi?

Malathi had 489 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malathi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malathi was 61.25%. Male literacy was 71.94% and female literacy was 49.96%.