Malahar

Block / Subdivision Tapan
District Dakshin Dinajpur
State West Bengal

About Malahar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Malahar village is 311479. Malahar village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 267.33 hectares. Malahar has a total population of 1,302 peoples, out of which male population is 659 while female population is 643. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of malahar village is 58.06% out of which 63.43% males and 52.57% females are literate. There are about 309 houses in malahar village. Pincode of malahar village locality is 733140.

When it comes to administration, Malahar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Malahar village comes under Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to malahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Malahar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,302 659 643
Literate Population 756 418 338
Illiterate Population 546 241 305

Connectivity of Malahar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Malahar

Frequently Asked Questions about Malahar

Where is Malahar located?

Malahar village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Malahar is Harsura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Malahar?

The pincode of Malahar is 733140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Malahar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Malahar is 1,302, with 659 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Malahar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Malahar village has a total of 309 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malahar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Malahar is 58.06%. The male literacy rate is 63.43%, while the female literacy rate is 52.57%.