Malijhar - Titlagarh, Balangir

Malijhar is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Banjipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malijhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malijhar is 421584. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Malijhar 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 Malijhar

As per Census 2011, Malijhar village has a total population of 888 people, consisting of 419 males and 469 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malijhar

Malijhar 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 Malijhar

Malijhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Malijhar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malijhar is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malijhar

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

Health Facilities in Malijhar

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

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