Maldi - Balarampur, Purulia

Maldi is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Balarampur and around 39.4 km from Purulia. Baraurma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maldi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldi is 331686. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.93 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Maldi

According to the 2011 Census, Maldi village had a total population of 1,327 people, including 670 males and 657 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.99%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 52.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldi

Maldi 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 Maldi

Maldi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Maldi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Maldi is about 39.4 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 Maldi

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

Health Facilities in Maldi

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

FAQs about Maldi