Mala

Mala is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 23.3km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Kasba is the gram panchayat of Mala village.

Here you can discover what makes Mala unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Mala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mala is 317903. The village spans a total geographical area of 46.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731236. Bolpur is nearest town to Mala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mala

Population of Mala

According to the 2011 Census, Mala has a total population of about 494, with approximately 256 males and 238 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.73%, with male literacy at about 68.75% and female literacy near 52.10%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mala. As per the 2011 stats, Mala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mala

Knowing the nearby villages of Mala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mala