Malal

Malal is a village located in Indora tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 103km away from district headquarter Indora. Indora is the sub-district headquarter of Malal village. As per 2009 stats, Paral is the gram panchayat of Malal village.

Malal has its own place in the vibrant Kangra region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Malal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malal is 008772. The village spans a total geographical area of 329 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176058. Pathankot is nearest town to Malal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Malal 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 Indora 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.

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Population of Malal

Below is a concise population overview of Malal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 666 341 325
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 91 45 46
Scheduled Castes (SC) 30 16 14
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 70 34 36
Literate Population 468 262 206
Illiterate Population 198 79 119

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Malal village:

  • The total population of Malal village is around 666, including approximately 341 males and 325 females, with a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 91 children aged 0–6 years in Malal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Malal village has 30 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 70 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Malal village is about 70.27%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 63.38%.
  • There are around 145 households in Malal village.

Connectivity of Malal

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Malal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malal

Where is Malal located?
Malal village is situated in Indora Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Malal?
The Gram Panchayat of Malal is Paral (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Malal?
The pincode of Malal is 176058, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Malal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Malal is 666, with 341 males and 325 females.
How many households are there in Malal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Malal village has a total of 145 households.
What is the literacy rate in Malal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Malal is 70.27%. The male literacy rate is 76.83%, while the female literacy rate is 63.38%.