Mala - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Mala is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Amberi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala is 566603. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.62 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mala

According to the 2011 Census, Mala village had a total population of 305 people, including 131 males and 174 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,328 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.21%, with male literacy at 94.35% and female literacy at 87.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Mala

Mala 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 Mala

Mala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Mala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Mala is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mala

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

Health Facilities in Mala

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

FAQs about Mala