Malpada

Malpada is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Patharla is the gram panchayat of Malpada village.

Here you can discover what makes Malpada unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Malpada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Malpada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malpada is 422372. The village spans a total geographical area of 178 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Malpada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malpada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malpada

Population of Malpada

According to the 2011 Census, Malpada has a total population of about 618, with approximately 307 males and 311 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 151 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 110. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.06%, with male literacy at about 83.39% and female literacy near 56.91%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malpada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malpada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Malpada. As per the 2011 stats, Malpada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Malpada

Knowing the nearby villages of Malpada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Malpada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malpada