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

As per Census 2011, Malewal village has a total population of 990 people, consisting of 517 males and 473 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 649 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malewal are given below:

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