Malota

Malota is a village located in Thathri tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Thathri (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Panshei is the gram panchayat of Malota village.

Here you can discover what makes Malota unique in its vibrant Thathri-Doda region. You’ll see Malota’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 Malota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malota is 004261. The village spans a total geographical area of 177.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182201. Doda is nearest town to Malota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

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

Google Map of Malota

Population of Malota

According to the 2011 Census, Malota has a total population of about 766, with approximately 404 males and 362 females. The sex ratio is around 896 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.44%, with male literacy at about 71.53% and female literacy near 48.07%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malota

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

Nearby Villages of Malota

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

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