Malkarbandha - Pottangi, Koraput

Malkarbandha is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Maliput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkarbandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkarbandha is 430021. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Malkarbandha

As per Census 2011, Malkarbandha village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 135 males and 157 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 196 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malkarbandha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Malkarbandha

Malkarbandha 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 Malkarbandha

Malkarbandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Malkarbandha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Malkarbandha is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkarbandha

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

Health Facilities in Malkarbandha

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

FAQs about Malkarbandha