Malkasada - Bangomunda, Balangir

Malkasada is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sindhekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Themra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkasada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkasada is 421364. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Malkasada

According to the 2011 Census, Malkasada village had a total population of 710 people, including 350 males and 360 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.49%, with male literacy at 73.67% and female literacy at 40.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkasada

Malkasada 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 Malkasada

Malkasada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Malkasada is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malkasada is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkasada

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

Health Facilities in Malkasada

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

FAQs about Malkasada