Malsadaha - Hanskhali, Nadia

Malsadaha is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 25.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ramnagar Barachupria-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malsadaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malsadaha is 321905. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.2 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Malsadaha

As per Census 2011, Malsadaha village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 351 males and 327 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 636 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population678351327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823844
Scheduled Castes (SC)636329307
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population514289225
Illiterate Population16462102

Nearby Villages of Malsadaha

Malsadaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UlasiSouth-West1.19 km
ChupriaNorth-West1.49 km
SilbariaSouth2.22 km
RamnagarEast2.28 km
Pandit PurWest2.55 km
NagarpotaSouth2.57 km
NebutalaNorth-East2.72 km
Purba HarindangaNorth-West3.21 km
KaikhaliWest3.22 km
BayardengiSouth-West3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malsadaha

Public transport in the Malsadaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhayna, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Malsadaha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Malsadaha is about 25.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malsadaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Malsadaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Malsadaha

Where is Malsadaha located?

Malsadaha village is located in Hanskhali Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malsadaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Malsadaha is Ramnagar Barachupria-ii.

What is the pincode of Malsadaha?

The pincode of Malsadaha is 741502.

What is the population of Malsadaha?

Malsadaha has a total population of 678, including 351 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Malsadaha?

There are 150 households in Malsadaha.

What is the literacy rate in Malsadaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malsadaha is 75.81%. Male literacy is 82.34% and female literacy is 68.81%.