Maluagoda - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Maluagoda 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. Baruan(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maluagoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maluagoda is 402540. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Maluagoda 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 Maluagoda

According to the 2011 Census, Maluagoda village had a total population of 492 people, including 228 males and 264 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.90%, with male literacy at 69.46% and female literacy at 52.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Maluagoda

Maluagoda 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 Maluagoda

Maluagoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Maluagoda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Maluagoda 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 Maluagoda

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

Health Facilities in Maluagoda

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

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