Malkauli - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Malkauli is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Champapur Gonauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkauli is 216006. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 845107 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Malkauli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Malkauli

According to the 2011 Census, Malkauli village had a total population of 1,041 people, including 541 males and 500 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.15%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 39.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 382.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkauli

Malkauli 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 Malkauli

Malkauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Malkauli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Malkauli is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkauli

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

Health Facilities in Malkauli

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

FAQs about Malkauli