Maletha - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Maletha is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Lansdowne and around 119 km from Pauri. Maletha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maletha is 047338. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.68 hectares and falls under the 246124 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Maletha

According to the 2011 Census, Maletha village had a total population of 192 people, including 89 males and 103 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.46%, with male literacy at 92.68% and female literacy at 73.03%.

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

Nearby Villages of Maletha

Maletha 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 Maletha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Maletha. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Maletha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Maletha is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maletha

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

Health Facilities in Maletha

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

FAQs about Maletha