Malda - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Malda is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Malada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 394566. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Malda

According to the 2011 Census, Malda village had a total population of 1,524 people, including 794 males and 730 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.22%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 72.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Malda

Malda 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 Malda

Malda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Malda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malda

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

Health Facilities in Malda

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

FAQs about Malda