Maliar - Gumma, Gajapati

Maliar is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Serango and around 35 km from Paralakhemundi. Ukhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maliar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maliar is 414432. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 761208 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Maliar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paralakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maliar

As per Census 2011, Maliar village has a total population of 263 people, consisting of 116 males and 147 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,267 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maliar

Maliar 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 Maliar

Public transport in the Maliar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Maliar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Maliar is about 35 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 Maliar

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

Health Facilities in Maliar

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

FAQs about Maliar