Malpara - Saintala, Balangir

Malpara is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Budabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malpara is 421132. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Malpara

As per Census 2011, Malpara village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 159 males and 138 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 140 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malpara

Malpara 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 Malpara

Malpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Malpara is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malpara is about 34 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 Malpara

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

Health Facilities in Malpara

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

FAQs about Malpara