Malikud - Kantamal, Boudh

Malikud is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Kantamal and around 84 km from Baudh. Baragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malikud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malikud is 417754. The village covers a total geographical area of 555 hectares and falls under the 762017 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Malikud

As per Census 2011, Malikud village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 583 males and 546 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malikud

Malikud 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 Malikud

Public transport in the Malikud is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Malikud is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Malikud is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malikud

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

Health Facilities in Malikud

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

FAQs about Malikud