Malona - Ranikhet, Almora

Malona is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Malona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malona is 052518. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.96 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Malona

As per Census 2011, Malona village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 113 males and 148 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,309 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malona

Malona 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 Malona

Malona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Malona is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Malona is about 38 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 Malona

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

Health Facilities in Malona

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

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