Mald - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Mald is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Mald village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mald is 042976. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.4 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.
Mald village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mald
According to the 2011 Census, Mald village had a total population of 531 people, including 278 males and 253 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.84%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 58.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 531 | 278 | 253 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 132 | 76 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 357 | 225 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 174 | 53 | 121 |
Nearby Villages of Mald
Mald is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mald
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mald.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Mald is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Mald is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mald
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mald village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mald
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mald village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mald
Where is Mald located?
Mald village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mald?
Mald is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Mald?
The pincode of Mald is 249155.
What is the population of Mald?
Mald had a total population of 531, including 278 males and 253 females.
How many households are there in Mald?
Mald had 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mald?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mald was 74.84%. Male literacy was 88.93% and female literacy was 58.93%.