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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Malancha

As per Census 2011, Malancha village has a total population of 634 people, consisting of 315 males and 319 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 414 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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