Mallipur - Soro, Balasore

Mallipur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Soro and around 43 km from Baleshwar. Saknar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallipur is 393973. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mallipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mallipur village had a total population of 408 people, including 213 males and 195 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.43%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 76.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population408213195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)461630
Scheduled Castes (SC)352015
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population302175127
Illiterate Population1063868

Nearby Villages of Mallipur

Mallipur 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)
PakharSouth-East1.09 km
MukteswarpurNorth1.13 km
JanhiaWest1.24 km
PannadaNorth-West1.52 km
BalangaSouth-West1.80 km
ReodaNorth1.91 km
BelapurNorth-East2.09 km
AinriEast2.47 km
SimuliaNorth2.65 km
TenteiSouth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mallipur

Mallipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Mallipur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mallipur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mallipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mallipur

Where is Mallipur located?

Mallipur village is located in Soro Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mallipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mallipur is Saknar.

What is the pincode of Mallipur?

The pincode of Mallipur is 756045.

What is the population of Mallipur?

Mallipur had a total population of 408, including 213 males and 195 females.

How many households are there in Mallipur?

Mallipur had 119 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mallipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallipur was 83.43%. Male literacy was 88.83% and female literacy was 76.97%.