Malapura - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Malapura is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Marthapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malapura is 402615. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Malapura 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.

Population of Malapura

According to the 2011 Census, Malapura village had a total population of 177 people, including 94 males and 83 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 63.77%.

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

Nearby Villages of Malapura

Malapura 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 Malapura

Public transport in the Malapura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Malapura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Malapura is about 48 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 Malapura

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

Health Facilities in Malapura

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

FAQs about Malapura