Malancha - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Malancha is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malancha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malancha is 311199. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.29 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Malancha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malancha

As per Census 2011, Malancha village has a total population of 1,681 people, consisting of 840 males and 841 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,176 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malancha

Malancha 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 Malancha

Malancha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Malancha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Malancha is about 3.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malancha

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

Health Facilities in Malancha

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

FAQs about Malancha