Mal Forest

Mal Forest is a village located in Gorubathan subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.9km away from sub-district headquarter Fagu. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Mal Forest village. As per 2009 stats, Garubathan I is the gram panchayat of Mal Forest village.

Mal Forest has its own place in the vibrant Darjiling region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Mal Forest

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mal Forest is 306345. The village spans a total geographical area of 2499.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 735231. Mal Bazar is nearest town to Mal Forest village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Mal Forest

Below is a concise population overview of Mal Forest as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,024 522 502
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 95 51 44
Scheduled Castes (SC) 112 62 50
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 468 243 225
Literate Population 680 427 253
Illiterate Population 344 95 249

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mal Forest village:

  • The total population of Mal Forest village is around 1,024, including approximately 522 males and 502 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 95 children aged 0–6 years in Mal Forest village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Mal Forest village has 112 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 468 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Mal Forest village is about 66.41%, with male literacy at 81.80% and female literacy at 50.40%.
  • There are around 197 households in Mal Forest village.

Connectivity of Mal Forest

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mal Forest

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mal Forest

Where is Mal Forest located?
Mal Forest village is situated in Gorubathan Subdivision, within the Darjiling district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mal Forest?
The Gram Panchayat of Mal Forest is Garubathan I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Mal Forest?
The pincode of Mal Forest is 735231, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Mal Forest as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mal Forest is 1,024, with 522 males and 502 females.
How many households are there in Mal Forest as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mal Forest village has a total of 197 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mal Forest as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mal Forest is 66.41%. The male literacy rate is 81.80%, while the female literacy rate is 50.40%.