Malti - Balarampur, Purulia

Malti is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Balarampur and around 39.5 km from Purulia. Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malti is 331727. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.02 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malti

According to the 2011 Census, Malti village had a total population of 2,597 people, including 1,306 males and 1,291 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.28%, with male literacy at 43.77% and female literacy at 24.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,278.

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

Nearby Villages of Malti

Malti 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 Malti

Malti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Malti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Malti is about 39.5 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 Malti

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

Health Facilities in Malti

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

FAQs about Malti