Maluk Mattu - Dinanagar, Gurdaspur

Maluk Mattu is a village situated in the Dinanagar tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 11 km from Gurdaspur and around 11 km from Gurdaspur. Maluk Mattum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maluk Mattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maluk Mattu is 027894. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 143531 pincode. Dina Nagar is the nearest town.

Maluk Mattu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dina Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maluk Mattu

As per Census 2011, Maluk Mattu village has a total population of 485 people, consisting of 247 males and 238 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maluk Mattu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population485247238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603921
Scheduled Castes (SC)1507575
Literate Population318171147
Illiterate Population1677691

Nearby Villages of Maluk Mattu

Maluk Mattu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhatoyaNorth-East1.30 km
Keso KalalSouth-West1.43 km
JakriaNorth-West1.58 km
AnandpurSouth-West1.67 km
BaraNorth-West1.80 km
Phoolpur GarotianSouth-West2.38 km
KalijpurSouth-East2.49 km
SirkianSouth2.52 km
SadanaEast2.53 km
SihowalSouth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maluk Mattu

Maluk Mattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dina Nagar, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Maluk Mattu is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maluk Mattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Maluk Mattu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maluk Mattu

Where is Maluk Mattu located?

Maluk Mattu village is located in Dinanagar Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maluk Mattu?

The Gram Panchayat of Maluk Mattu is Maluk Mattum.

What is the pincode of Maluk Mattu?

The pincode of Maluk Mattu is 143531.

What is the population of Maluk Mattu?

Maluk Mattu has a total population of 485, including 247 males and 238 females.

How many households are there in Maluk Mattu?

There are 97 households in Maluk Mattu.

What is the literacy rate in Maluk Mattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maluk Mattu is 65.57%. Male literacy is 69.23% and female literacy is 61.76%.