Malgawan Kalan - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Malgawan Kalan is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Iragawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malgawan Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgawan Kalan is 433113. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.81 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malgawan Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Malgawan Kalan village had a total population of 478 people, including 259 males and 219 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.29%, with male literacy at 54.88% and female literacy at 36.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Malgawan Kalan

Malgawan Kalan 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 Malgawan Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Malgawan Kalan. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Malgawan Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Malgawan Kalan is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malgawan Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Malgawan Kalan

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

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