Malikud

Malikud is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 84km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Baragaon is the gram panchayat of Malikud village.

Here you can discover what makes Malikud unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Malikud’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Malikud

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malikud is 417754. The village spans a total geographical area of 555 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762017. Tarbha is nearest town to Malikud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malikud village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malikud

Population of Malikud

According to the 2011 Census, Malikud has a total population of about 1,129, with approximately 583 males and 546 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 318 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 163. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.00%, with male literacy at about 67.07% and female literacy near 42.12%. There are around 274 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malikud's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malikud

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Malikud. As per the 2011 stats, Malikud had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Malikud

Knowing the nearby villages of Malikud helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Malikud.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malikud