Maldangi - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Maldangi is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Athgachhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maldangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldangi is 222364. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Maldangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bahadurganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kishanganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maldangi

According to the 2011 Census, Maldangi village had a total population of 58 people, including 27 males and 31 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.43%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 15.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldangi

Maldangi 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 Maldangi

Maldangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Maldangi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Maldangi is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maldangi

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

Health Facilities in Maldangi

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

FAQs about Maldangi