Maloth

Maloth is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Balal is the gram panchayat of Maloth village.

Here you can discover what makes Maloth unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Maloth’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Maloth

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maloth is 627146. The village spans a total geographical area of 5837 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671533. Kanhangad is nearest town to Maloth village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Maloth village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanhangad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Maloth

Population of Maloth

According to the 2011 Census, Maloth has a total population of about 14,660, with approximately 7,285 males and 7,375 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,470 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3,437. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.78%, with male literacy at about 81.65% and female literacy near 77.94%. There are around 3,565 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maloth's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maloth

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maloth. As per the 2011 stats, Maloth had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Maloth

Knowing the nearby villages of Maloth helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maloth.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maloth