Malda - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Malda is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Malda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 436133. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.86 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malda

According to the 2011 Census, Malda village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 635 males and 632 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 59.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 520.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Malda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Malda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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