Malahar

Malahar is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.8km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Malahar village. As per 2009 stats, Harsura is the gram panchayat of Malahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Malahar unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Malahar’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 Malahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malahar is 311479. The village spans a total geographical area of 267.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Malahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malahar 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malahar

Population of Malahar

According to the 2011 Census, Malahar has a total population of about 1,302, with approximately 659 males and 643 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 233 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 168. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.06%, with male literacy at about 63.43% and female literacy near 52.57%. There are around 309 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malahar

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

Nearby Villages of Malahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malahar