Malamba - Kashipur, Rayagada

Malamba is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Doraguda and around 49 km from Rayagada . Kucheipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malamba is 426169. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Malamba

According to the 2011 Census, Malamba village had a total population of 336 people, including 158 males and 178 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.38%, with male literacy at 26.89% and female literacy at 5.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Malamba

Malamba 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 Malamba

Malamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Malamba is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Malamba is about 49 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 Malamba

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

Health Facilities in Malamba

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

FAQs about Malamba