Malada - Ganjam

Malada is a village situated in the Ganjam tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganjam and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Malada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malada is 412111. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 761027 pincode. Ganjam is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Malada

As per Census 2011, Malada village has a total population of 1,179 people, consisting of 547 males and 632 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 1,155 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 678 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malada

Malada 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 Malada

Malada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganjam, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ganjam to Malada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Malada is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malada

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

Health Facilities in Malada

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

FAQs about Malada