Malgur - Adibadri, Chamoli

Malgur is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 47 km from Gairsain and around 77 km from Gopeshwar. Kansuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malgur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgur is 041853. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.52 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Malgur

As per Census 2011, Malgur village has a total population of 24 people, consisting of 8 males and 16 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 2,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18 literate and 6 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population24816
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211
Literate Population18711
Illiterate Population615

Nearby Villages of Malgur

Malgur 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)
KansuwaWest1.57 km
Bhalason Urf JhurkandeEast1.80 km
DaramoliNorth-West1.98 km
KairaWest2.00 km
KhetSouth-West2.04 km
Lal NagariSouth-East2.06 km
NagaliNorth-East2.07 km
BurakholiSouth2.45 km
Aali MajyariNorth-West2.52 km
Bhandar SeraEast2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malgur

Malgur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Malgur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Malgur is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malgur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Malgur

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

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

FAQs about Malgur

Where is Malgur located?

Malgur village is located in Adibadri Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malgur?

The Gram Panchayat of Malgur is Kansuwa.

What is the pincode of Malgur?

The pincode of Malgur is 246440.

What is the population of Malgur?

Malgur has a total population of 24, including 8 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Malgur?

There are 7 households in Malgur.

What is the literacy rate in Malgur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malgur is 75.00%. Male literacy is 87.50% and female literacy is 68.75%.