Maliguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Maliguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Maliguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maliguda is 423791. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Maliguda

According to the 2011 Census, Maliguda village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 561 males and 561 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.05%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 46.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Maliguda

Maliguda 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 Maliguda

Maliguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Maliguda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Maliguda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maliguda

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

Health Facilities in Maliguda

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

FAQs about Maliguda