Malancha - Gazole, Malda

Malancha is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Gazole and around 24.8 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malancha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malancha is 312584. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.37 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Malancha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Malancha

According to the 2011 Census, Malancha village had a total population of 617 people, including 272 males and 345 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,268 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.28%, with male literacy at 64.00% and female literacy at 52.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 554.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Malancha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Malancha is about 24.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 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