Malibahal - Muribahal, Balangir

Malibahal is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Dangarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malibahal is 421260. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Malibahal 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 Malibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Malibahal village had a total population of 494 people, including 242 males and 252 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.52%, with male literacy at 56.93% and female literacy at 34.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Malibahal

Malibahal 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 Malibahal

Public transport in the Malibahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Malibahal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malibahal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malibahal

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

Health Facilities in Malibahal

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

FAQs about Malibahal