Malda - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Malda is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Kasdol and around 130 km from Raipur. Malda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 444044. The village covers a total geographical area of 726.12 hectares and falls under the 493344 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Malda

According to the 2011 Census, Malda village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 550 males and 503 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 91.60% and female literacy at 61.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Malda

Malda 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 Malda

Malda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Malda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Malda is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malda

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

Health Facilities in Malda

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

FAQs about Malda