Malhet - Gawan, Giridih

Malhet is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Amtaro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhet is 350318. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.69 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Malhet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malhet

According to the 2011 Census, Malhet village had a total population of 127 people, including 62 males and 65 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.57%, with male literacy at 56.86% and female literacy at 28.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Malhet

Malhet is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Malhet

Malhet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Malhet is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhet

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malhet village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Malhet

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malhet village are given below:

FAQs about Malhet