Malanda - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Malanda is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Telkoi and around 67 km from Kendujhar. Akul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malanda is 386411. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 758018 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Malanda

According to the 2011 Census, Malanda village had a total population of 430 people, including 207 males and 223 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Malanda

Malanda 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 Malanda

Malanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Malanda is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Malanda is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malanda

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

Health Facilities in Malanda

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

FAQs about Malanda