Malika - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Malika is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Malika village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malika is 132896. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.24 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Malika village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malika

According to the 2011 Census, Malika village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,208 males and 1,064 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.71%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 74.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Malika

Malika 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 Malika

Malika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Malika is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Malika is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malika

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

Health Facilities in Malika

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

FAQs about Malika