Malpada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Malpada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Patharla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malpada is 422372. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Malpada

According to the 2011 Census, Malpada village had a total population of 618 people, including 307 males and 311 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.74%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 67.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Malpada

Malpada 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 Malpada

Malpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Malpada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Malpada is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malpada

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

Health Facilities in Malpada

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

FAQs about Malpada