Malan

Malan is a village located in Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Guhagar (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Malan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Malan unique in its vibrant Guhagar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Malan’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 Malan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malan is 565403. The village spans a total geographical area of 892 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415572. Chiplun is nearest town to Malan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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

Google Map of Malan

Population of Malan

According to the 2011 Census, Malan has a total population of about 1,793, with approximately 800 males and 993 females. The sex ratio is around 1241 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 185 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.78%, with male literacy at about 78.63% and female literacy near 64.45%. There are around 476 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malan

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

Nearby Villages of Malan

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

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