Malamunda - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Malamunda is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Ganiapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malamunda is 380060. The village covers a total geographical area of 775 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Malamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Malamunda village had a total population of 1,834 people, including 884 males and 950 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.38%, with male literacy at 75.48% and female literacy at 61.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 695.

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

Nearby Villages of Malamunda

Malamunda 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 Malamunda

Malamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Malamunda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Malamunda 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 Malamunda

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

Health Facilities in Malamunda

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

FAQs about Malamunda