Malda - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Malda is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malda is 216617. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.8 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Malda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malda

According to the 2011 Census, Malda village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 722 males and 645 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 52.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 739.

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

Nearby Villages of Malda

Malda 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 Malda

Public transport in the Malda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Malda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Malda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malda

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

Health Facilities in Malda

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

FAQs about Malda