Malatiput - Gania, Nayagarh

Malatiput is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Rasanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malatiput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malatiput is 405350. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Malatiput

According to the 2011 Census, Malatiput village had a total population of 983 people, including 507 males and 476 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Malatiput

Malatiput 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 Malatiput

Malatiput is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Malatiput is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Malatiput is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malatiput

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

Health Facilities in Malatiput

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

FAQs about Malatiput