Malunda

Malunda is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 35km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Malunda village. As per 2009 stats, Maloonda is the gram panchayat of Malunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Malunda unique in its vibrant Bhattiyat-Chamba region. You’ll see Malunda’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 Malunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malunda is 007558. The village spans a total geographical area of 504 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176302. Chuari Khas is nearest town to Malunda village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Malunda

Population of Malunda

According to the 2011 Census, Malunda has a total population of about 763, with approximately 412 males and 351 females. The sex ratio is around 851 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 142 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 383. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.93%, with male literacy at about 60.68% and female literacy near 37.32%. There are around 150 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malunda

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

Nearby Villages of Malunda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malunda