Maligam - Kashipur, Rayagada

Maligam is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Chandragiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maligam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maligam is 425880. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 112 km away.

Maligam 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 Maligam

According to the 2011 Census, Maligam village had a total population of 428 people, including 236 males and 192 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.31%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 33.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Maligam

Maligam 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 Maligam

Public transport in the Maligam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Maligam is about 112 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Maligam is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maligam

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

Health Facilities in Maligam

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

FAQs about Maligam