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

According to the 2011 Census, Malikud village had a total population of 1,129 people, including 583 males and 546 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.02%, with male literacy at 76.37% and female literacy at 50.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

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