Malaitha - Kalsi, Dehradun

Malaitha is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Badnu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malaitha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malaitha is 044856. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.18 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Malaitha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Malaitha

As per Census 2011, Malaitha village has a total population of 190 people, consisting of 86 males and 104 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,209 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malaitha

Malaitha 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 Malaitha

Malaitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Malaitha is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Malaitha is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malaitha

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

Health Facilities in Malaitha

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

FAQs about Malaitha