Malani - Bhothiya, Sakti

Malani is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Jaijaipur and around 52 km from Janjgir. Malani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malani is 437344. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.85 hectares and falls under the 495690 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Malani

According to the 2011 Census, Malani village had a total population of 1,841 people, including 895 males and 946 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 56.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Malani

Malani 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 Malani

Malani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh3, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Malani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Malani is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malani

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

Health Facilities in Malani

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

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