Mala - Bhuban, Dhenkanal
Mala is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mrudanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala is 402632. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Mala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Mala
Mala 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chhatrakana | East | 1.22 km |
| Mrudanga | North | 1.43 km |
| Kantira | East | 1.54 km |
| Digambarpur | South | 1.72 km |
| Kanapalsamilmahulpal | North-West | 1.74 km |
| Parbatakani | South-West | 1.80 km |
| Sarangapur | North-West | 1.81 km |
| Kasipur | South | 2.01 km |
| Kathakhuntia | East | 2.02 km |
| Bentashalia | North-West | 2.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mala. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Mala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mala is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mala
Where is Mala located?
Mala village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mala?
The Gram Panchayat of Mala is Mrudanga.
What is the pincode of Mala?
The pincode of Mala is 759023.