Malkas - Bhadra, Hanumangarh

Malkas is a village situated in the Bhadra tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadra and around 167 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Bhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkas is 069000. The village covers a total geographical area of 1471.11 hectares and falls under the 335501 pincode. Bhadra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Malkas

According to the 2011 Census, Malkas village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 546 males and 484 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.34%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkas

Malkas 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 Malkas

Malkas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anupshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadra to Malkas is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Malkas is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkas

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

Health Facilities in Malkas

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

FAQs about Malkas