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

As per Census 2011, Malauna village has a total population of 3,095 people, consisting of 1,625 males and 1,470 females. The village has 485 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 557 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,443 literate and 1,652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malauna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0951,6251,470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)557271286
Scheduled Castes (SC)276142134
Literate Population1,443938505
Illiterate Population1,652687965

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Beerpur BelpurSouth1.51 km
ChhatauraNorth-East1.80 km
BarwatpurNorth1.82 km
BhadauriWest1.84 km
DhamsaraEast2.04 km
Hirapur KamiyarSouth-West2.08 km
RewariSouth-East2.30 km
KhaprawaNorth-West2.46 km
BairampurNorth-East2.75 km
KhinduriEast3.05 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Malauna

Where is Malauna located?

Malauna village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malauna?

The Gram Panchayat of Malauna is Malauni.

What is the pincode of Malauna?

The pincode of Malauna is 271502.

What is the population of Malauna?

Malauna has a total population of 3,095, including 1,625 males and 1,470 females.

How many households are there in Malauna?

There are 485 households in Malauna.

What is the literacy rate in Malauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malauna is 46.62%. Male literacy is 57.72% and female literacy is 34.35%.