Malkwal

Malkwal is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 90km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Malkwal village. As per 2009 stats, Mamu Gurchal is the gram panchayat of Malkwal village.

Here you can discover what makes Malkwal unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Malkwal’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 Malkwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malkwal is 008273. The village spans a total geographical area of 22.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176211. Nurpur is nearest town to Malkwal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Malkwal 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 Nurpur 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 Malkwal

Population of Malkwal

According to the 2011 Census, Malkwal has a total population of about 41, with approximately 19 males and 22 females. The sex ratio is around 1157 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 7 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 41 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.41%, with male literacy at about 63.16% and female literacy near 63.64%. There are around 8 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malkwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malkwal

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

Nearby Villages of Malkwal

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

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