Malada - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Malada is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Bamebari and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malada is 385382. The village covers a total geographical area of 892 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Malada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Malada

According to the 2011 Census, Malada village had a total population of 925 people, including 464 males and 461 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.64%, with male literacy at 66.92% and female literacy at 43.92%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Malada

Malada 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 Malada

Malada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Malada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Malada 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 Malada

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

Health Facilities in Malada

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

FAQs about Malada