Malauna - Colonelganj, Gonda

Malauna is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Malauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malauna is 174852. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.46 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malauna

According to the 2011 Census, Malauna village had a total population of 3,095 people, including 1,625 males and 1,470 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.86%, with male literacy at 69.28% and female literacy at 42.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Malauna

Malauna 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 Malauna

Malauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Malauna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Malauna is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malauna

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

Health Facilities in Malauna

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

FAQs about Malauna