Malotra

Malotra is a village located in Dhanera taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanera (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Motameda is the gram panchayat of Malotra village.

Here you can discover what makes Malotra unique in its vibrant Dhanera-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Malotra’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 Malotra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malotra is 507654. The village spans a total geographical area of 2266.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385310. Dhanera is nearest town to Malotra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malotra 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 Dhanera Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malotra

Population of Malotra

According to the 2011 Census, Malotra has a total population of about 5,151, with approximately 2,694 males and 2,457 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 878 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,002 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 269. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.77%, with male literacy at about 61.21% and female literacy near 35.12%. There are around 760 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malotra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malotra

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

Nearby Villages of Malotra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malotra