Maldi - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Maldi is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Bhatapara and around 80 km from Raipur. Maldi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldi is 443702. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.93 hectares and falls under the 493331 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Maldi

According to the 2011 Census, Maldi village had a total population of 2,365 people, including 1,178 males and 1,187 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.85%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 56.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 881.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldi

Maldi 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 Maldi

Maldi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Maldi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Maldi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maldi

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

Health Facilities in Maldi

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

FAQs about Maldi