Malda - Gohparu, Shahdol

Malda is a village situated in the Gohparu tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Shahdol and around 40 km from Shahdol. Khohari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 501364. The village covers a total geographical area of 675.51 hectares and falls under the 484770 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malda

As per Census 2011, Malda village has a total population of 582 people, consisting of 279 males and 303 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malda

Malda 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 Malda

Malda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Malda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Malda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malda

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

Health Facilities in Malda

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

FAQs about Malda