Malancha - Kashipur, Purulia

Malancha is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6 km from Kashipur and around 42.8 km from Purulia. Rangamati-ranjandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malancha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malancha is 330739. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.37 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 28 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 634 people, including 315 males and 319 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.55%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 43.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Malancha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Malancha is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. 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