Malipadar - Mohana, Gajapati

Malipadar is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badakhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malipadar is 413746. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Malipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Malipadar village had a total population of 113 people, including 51 males and 62 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.31%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 35.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Malipadar

Malipadar 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 Malipadar

Malipadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Malipadar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Malipadar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malipadar

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

Health Facilities in Malipadar

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

FAQs about Malipadar