Maloth - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Maloth is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 45 km from Kanhangad and around 70 km from Kasaragod. Balal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maloth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maloth is 627146. The village covers a total geographical area of 5837 hectares and falls under the 671534 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Maloth

As per Census 2011, Maloth village has a total population of 14,660 people, consisting of 7,285 males and 7,375 females. The village has 3,565 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,470 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,696 literate and 2,964 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,437 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population14,6607,2857,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,470753717
Scheduled Castes (SC)492425
Scheduled Tribes (ST)3,4371,6841,753
Literate Population11,6965,9485,748
Illiterate Population2,9641,3371,627

Nearby Villages of Maloth

Maloth 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
West EleriSouth-West5.33 km
PalavayalSouth6.76 km
KarikeNorth-East8.39 km
CherangalaEast8.85 km
BalalWest8.89 km
PanathadyNorth9.94 km
ParappaWest12.27 km
VayakkaraSouth12.94 km
ThannimaniEast13.80 km
KallarNorth-West14.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maloth

Maloth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nileshwar, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Maloth is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Maloth is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maloth

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maloth

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maloth

Where is Maloth located?

Maloth village is located in Vellarikkundu Taluka, Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maloth?

The Gram Panchayat of Maloth is Balal.

What is the pincode of Maloth?

The pincode of Maloth is 671534.

What is the population of Maloth?

Maloth has a total population of 14,660, including 7,285 males and 7,375 females.

How many households are there in Maloth?

There are 3,565 households in Maloth.

What is the literacy rate in Maloth?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maloth is 79.78%. Male literacy is 81.65% and female literacy is 77.94%.