Maligam - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Maligam is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Dasamantapur and around 58 km from Koraput. Tunpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maligam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maligam is 428487. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Maligam

According to the 2011 Census, Maligam village had a total population of 380 people, including 187 males and 193 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.11%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 26.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Maligam

Maligam 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 Maligam

Maligam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Maligam is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Maligam is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maligam

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

Health Facilities in Maligam

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

FAQs about Maligam