Malethu - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Malethu is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhuali and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Malethu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malethu is 138960. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.78 hectares and falls under the 261301 pincode. Biswan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Malethu

As per Census 2011, Malethu village has a total population of 3,019 people, consisting of 1,579 males and 1,440 females. The village has 529 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 554 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,374 literate and 1,645 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,568 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0191,5791,440
Child Population (0–6 yrs)554295259
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,568824744
Literate Population1,374837537
Illiterate Population1,645742903

Nearby Villages of Malethu

Malethu 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)
Kandhai MahimapurSouth-East1.27 km
BaraikheraNorth-West1.35 km
MadhavpurNorth1.90 km
PaliaSouth-West1.92 km
GhailaNorth-East2.02 km
ShivraWest2.04 km
HirapurEast2.35 km
KhetmaniEast2.49 km
BalsinghpurSouth-East2.72 km
Faridpur MahipatsinghNorth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malethu

Malethu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarayan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 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 Biswan to Malethu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Malethu is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malethu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Malethu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malethu

Where is Malethu located?

Malethu village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malethu?

Malethu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malethu?

The pincode of Malethu is 261301.

What is the population of Malethu?

Malethu has a total population of 3,019, including 1,579 males and 1,440 females.

How many households are there in Malethu?

There are 529 households in Malethu.

What is the literacy rate in Malethu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malethu is 45.51%. Male literacy is 53.01% and female literacy is 37.29%.