Malenga - Machh Kund, Koraput

Malenga is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lamtaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malenga is 429538. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 764081 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Malenga

According to the 2011 Census, Malenga village had a total population of 359 people, including 176 males and 183 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.10%, with male literacy at 58.28% and female literacy at 32.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Malenga

Malenga 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 Malenga

Public transport in the Malenga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Malenga is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Malenga is about 60 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 Malenga

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

Health Facilities in Malenga

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

FAQs about Malenga