Malisira - Muribahal, Balangir

Malisira is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Titlagarh and around 85 km from Balangir. Malisira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malisira is 421495. The village covers a total geographical area of 605 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Malisira 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 Malisira

As per Census 2011, Malisira village has a total population of 1,638 people, consisting of 820 males and 818 females. The village has 423 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 794 literate and 844 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 343 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,638820818
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218115103
Scheduled Castes (SC)295148147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)343178165
Literate Population794483311
Illiterate Population844337507

Nearby Villages of Malisira

Malisira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RengaliSouth-West1.45 km
RahenbhataSouth2.06 km
DangabanjiNorth-West2.29 km
BitabandhSouth-West2.40 km
TentulikhuntiEast2.66 km
BhutisadaNorth-East2.80 km
KandakhalSouth2.92 km
KharaliEast2.96 km
KhairmalSouth-East3.07 km
KarlapitaNorth-West3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malisira

Malisira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Malisira is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malisira is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malisira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malisira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malisira

Where is Malisira located?

Malisira village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malisira?

Malisira is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malisira?

The pincode of Malisira is 767033.

What is the population of Malisira?

Malisira has a total population of 1,638, including 820 males and 818 females.

How many households are there in Malisira?

There are 423 households in Malisira.

What is the literacy rate in Malisira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malisira is 48.47%. Male literacy is 58.90% and female literacy is 38.02%.