Malda - Koida, Sundargarh

Malda is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Malda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 384767. The village covers a total geographical area of 577 hectares and falls under the 770048 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Malda

According to the 2011 Census, Malda village had a total population of 564 people, including 297 males and 267 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.48%, with male literacy at 63.27% and female literacy at 46.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Malda

Malda 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 Malda

Malda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Malda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Malda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malda

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

Health Facilities in Malda

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

FAQs about Malda