Malgaon

Malgaon is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 7km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Malgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Malgaon unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Malgaon’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 Malgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malgaon is 423398. The village spans a total geographical area of 361 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Malgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malgaon 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 Lanjigarh 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 Malgaon

Population of Malgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malgaon has a total population of about 1,247, with approximately 635 males and 612 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 329 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 507. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.85%, with male literacy at about 65.04% and female literacy near 44.28%. There are around 300 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Malgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malgaon