Malukahi - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Malukahi is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Hata and around 42 km from Kushinagar. Malukahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malukahi is 188799. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.8 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Kaptanganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Malukahi

According to the 2011 Census, Malukahi village had a total population of 3,462 people, including 1,780 males and 1,682 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.93%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 58.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Malukahi

Malukahi 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 Malukahi

Malukahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matia Barghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaptanganj to Malukahi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Malukahi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malukahi

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

Health Facilities in Malukahi

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

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