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

As per Census 2011, Maliguda village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 561 males and 561 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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