Malewal - Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur

Malewal is a village situated in the Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dera Baba Nanak and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Malewal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malewal is 028950. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 143604 pincode. Ramdas is the nearest town.

Malewal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dera baba nanak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malewal

According to the 2011 Census, Malewal village had a total population of 990 people, including 517 males and 473 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.29%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 67.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Malewal

Malewal 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 Malewal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Malewal. The nearest railway station is Jaintipura, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Malewal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malewal

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

Health Facilities in Malewal

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

FAQs about Malewal