Malda - Pusour, Raigarh

Malda is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Malda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 435059. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.68 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Malda

As per Census 2011, Malda village has a total population of 1,182 people, consisting of 583 males and 599 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 883 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Malda. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Malda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Malda is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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