Malanga - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Malanga is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Piyali and around 26.5 km from Alipore. South Garia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malanga is 333897. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.55 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Malanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malanga

According to the 2011 Census, Malanga village had a total population of 1,136 people, including 598 males and 538 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.86%, with male literacy at 92.14% and female literacy at 76.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 919.

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

Nearby Villages of Malanga

Malanga 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 Malanga

Malanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Malanga is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Malanga is about 26.5 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 Malanga

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

Health Facilities in Malanga

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

FAQs about Malanga