Mallar Chak - Jaynagar - II, South 24 Parganas
Mallar Chak is a village situated in the Jaynagar - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Jaynagar and around 47.2 km from Alipore. Gardoani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallar Chak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallar Chak is 334978. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.17 hectares and falls under the 743338 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Mallar Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joynagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mallar Chak
As per Census 2011, Mallar Chak village has a total population of 4,928 people, consisting of 2,495 males and 2,433 females. The village has 940 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 811 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,152 literate and 1,776 illiterate residents. Additionally, 976 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mallar Chak are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,928 | 2,495 | 2,433 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 811 | 395 | 416 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 976 | 492 | 484 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 3,152 | 1,783 | 1,369 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,776 | 712 | 1,064 |
Nearby Villages of Mallar Chak
Mallar Chak is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mallar Chak
Mallar Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Mallar Chak.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Mallar Chak is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mallar Chak is about 47.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mallar Chak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mallar Chak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Mallar Chak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mallar Chak village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mallar Chak
Where is Mallar Chak located?
Mallar Chak village is located in Jaynagar - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mallar Chak?
The Gram Panchayat of Mallar Chak is Gardoani.
What is the pincode of Mallar Chak?
The pincode of Mallar Chak is 743338.
What is the population of Mallar Chak?
Mallar Chak has a total population of 4,928, including 2,495 males and 2,433 females.
How many households are there in Mallar Chak?
There are 940 households in Mallar Chak.
What is the literacy rate in Mallar Chak?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallar Chak is 63.96%. Male literacy is 71.46% and female literacy is 56.27%.