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 GRAMA 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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Maloth village had a total population of 14,660 people, including 7,285 males and 7,375 females, living in 3,565 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.67%, with male literacy at 91.06% and female literacy at 86.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,437.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Maloth