Maldari - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Maldari is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Baru and around 33.8 km from Alipore. Bamangachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maldari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldari is 334936. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.79 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Maldari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Maldari

As per Census 2011, Maldari village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 604 males and 545 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,014 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,149604545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527379
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,014538476
Literate Population724457267
Illiterate Population425147278

Nearby Villages of Maldari

Maldari 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)
ChatraWest0.98 km
Arunnagar DakshinSouth-West1.14 km
Uttar ArunnagarNorth-East1.17 km
Purba GabberiaSouth-East1.35 km
HogaldahariNorth1.39 km
AndulberiaSouth-East1.56 km
DewanganjNorth-West1.79 km
SrikrishnanagarNorth-West2.31 km
DhosaEast2.65 km
RamrudrapurWest2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maldari

Maldari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hogla, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 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 Joyanagar Majil to Maldari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Maldari is about 33.8 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 Maldari

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

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

Health Facilities in Maldari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maldari 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 Maldari

Where is Maldari located?

Maldari village is located in Jaynagar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maldari?

The Gram Panchayat of Maldari is Bamangachhi.

What is the pincode of Maldari?

The pincode of Maldari is 743337.

What is the population of Maldari?

Maldari has a total population of 1,149, including 604 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Maldari?

There are 256 households in Maldari.

What is the literacy rate in Maldari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maldari is 63.01%. Male literacy is 75.66% and female literacy is 48.99%.