Malanda - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Malanda is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chavela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malanda is 538989. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Malanda

As per Census 2011, Malanda village has a total population of 412 people, consisting of 214 males and 198 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malanda

Malanda 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 Malanda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Malanda. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Malanda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Malanda 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 Malanda

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

Health Facilities in Malanda

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

FAQs about Malanda