Malumjhola - Birsa, Balaghat

Malumjhola is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Baihar and around 115 km from Balaghat. Devgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malumjhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malumjhola is 498155. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.12 hectares and falls under the 481051 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Malumjhola

According to the 2011 Census, Malumjhola village had a total population of 630 people, including 320 males and 310 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 91.64% and female literacy at 60.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 617.

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

Nearby Villages of Malumjhola

Malumjhola 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 Malumjhola

Malumjhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Malumjhola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Malumjhola is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malumjhola

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

Health Facilities in Malumjhola

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

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