Mal

Mal is a village located in Danta taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Danta (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Kanabiyavas is the gram panchayat of Mal village.

Here you can discover what makes Mal unique in its vibrant Danta-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Mal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mal is 507870. The village spans a total geographical area of 781.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385120. Palanpur is nearest town to Mal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Danta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gadhada Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mal

Population of Mal

According to the 2011 Census, Mal has a total population of about 1,091, with approximately 554 males and 537 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 304 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,091. The overall literacy rate is approximately 25.30%, with male literacy at about 28.52% and female literacy near 21.97%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mal. As per the 2011 stats, Mal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mal

Knowing the nearby villages of Mal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mal.

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