Malbad - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Malbad is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Chandabali and around 50 km from Bhadrak. Motto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malbad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malbad is 395335. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 756133 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Malbad

According to the 2011 Census, Malbad village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 497 males and 507 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.82%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Malbad

Malbad 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 Malbad

Malbad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Malbad is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Malbad is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malbad

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

Health Facilities in Malbad

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

FAQs about Malbad