Maldah - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Maldah is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Maldah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldah is 243865. The village covers a total geographical area of 889 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maldah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Maldah

According to the 2011 Census, Maldah village had a total population of 7,264 people, including 3,757 males and 3,507 females, living in 1,129 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.92%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 60.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,183.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldah

Maldah 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 Maldah

Maldah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Maldah is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Maldah is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maldah

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

Health Facilities in Maldah

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

FAQs about Maldah