Maliguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Maliguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 66 km from Koraput. Haridaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maliguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maliguda is 428349. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Maliguda

According to the 2011 Census, Maliguda village had a total population of 483 people, including 243 males and 240 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.83%, with male literacy at 16.92% and female literacy at 12.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Maliguda

Maliguda 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 Maliguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Maliguda. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Maliguda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Maliguda is about 66 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 Maliguda

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

Health Facilities in Maliguda

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

FAQs about Maliguda