Maligan - Delanga, Puri

Maligan is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Singhberhampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maligan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maligan is 408545. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Maligan

According to the 2011 Census, Maligan village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 565 males and 555 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.51%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 65.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Maligan

Maligan 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 Maligan

Maligan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Maligan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Maligan is about 48 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 Maligan

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

Health Facilities in Maligan

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

FAQs about Maligan