Maluda

Maluda is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Bathri is the gram panchayat of Maluda village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maluda is 007441. The village spans a total geographical area of 128.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176306. Dalhousie is nearest town to Maluda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Maluda 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 Dalhousie 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 Maluda

Population of Maluda

According to the 2011 Census, Maluda has a total population of about 799, with approximately 384 males and 415 females. The sex ratio is around 1080 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 114 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 553. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.59%, with male literacy at about 83.59% and female literacy near 56.63%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maluda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maluda

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

Nearby Villages of Maluda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Maluda