Maladand - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Maladand is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Marwahi and around 190 km from Bilaspur. Maladand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maladand is 437515. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.71 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Maladand

As per Census 2011, Maladand village has a total population of 1,174 people, consisting of 575 males and 599 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 803 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maladand are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maladand

Maladand 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 Maladand

Maladand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Maladand is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Maladand is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maladand

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

Health Facilities in Maladand

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

FAQs about Maladand