Malapura - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Malapura is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baisinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malapura is 402346. The village covers a total geographical area of 488 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 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

As per Census 2011, Malapura village has a total population of 1,807 people, consisting of 903 males and 904 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,300 literate and 507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 445 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Malapura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Malapura is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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