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

As per Census 2011, Malda village has a total population of 1,524 people, consisting of 794 males and 730 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,103 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 552 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,524794730
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668482
Scheduled Castes (SC)552285267
Literate Population1,103636467
Illiterate Population421158263

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChatrubhujpurSouth1.34 km
NaurangapurSouth-East1.66 km
RahanianNorth-East1.68 km
RadhoNorth1.94 km
BadanapangaWest2.09 km
KeshpurEast2.11 km
JalahariSouth-West2.14 km
GilapadiNorth-West2.25 km
NapangaSouth-West2.41 km
RampurSouth-East2.45 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malda

Where is Malda located?

Malda village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malda?

The Gram Panchayat of Malda is Malada.

What is the pincode of Malda?

The pincode of Malda is 756120.

What is the population of Malda?

Malda has a total population of 1,524, including 794 males and 730 females.

How many households are there in Malda?

There are 318 households in Malda.

What is the literacy rate in Malda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malda is 72.38%. Male literacy is 80.10% and female literacy is 63.97%.