Maliha - Khaira, Balasore

Maliha is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Khaira and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Palasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maliha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maliha is 393593. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 756048 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Maliha

According to the 2011 Census, Maliha village had a total population of 987 people, including 483 males and 504 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.79%, with male literacy at 92.74% and female literacy at 76.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Maliha

Maliha 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 Maliha

Maliha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Maliha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Maliha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maliha

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

Health Facilities in Maliha

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

FAQs about Maliha